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WX05 RCZ

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,212 mi
Last recorded189,212 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 RCZ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 189,212 miles

Nearside Front Advise slight leak from exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 2 Aug 2024 184,459 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounts delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe getting rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2023 179,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak.

Pass 10 Aug 2022 174,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 169,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 160,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long travel on parking brake

nearside rear tyre on tread bars

offside and nearside rear wishbone are has corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2020 159,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot fails to hold upright (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 145,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 135,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 3 May 2017 127,871 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 127,871 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 122,093 miles

Nearside Rear on1.6mm O/S/R close behind

Pass 19 May 2015 114,774 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 114,774 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 6 May 2014 104,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 95,107 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 95,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 84,652 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 73,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2011 73,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 63,966 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 54,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 43,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to outer sidewall on nearside rear tyre

nearside raer tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 May 2008 43,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to outer sidewall on nearside rear tyre

nearside raer tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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WX05 RCZ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX05 RCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX05 RCZ registered?

WX05 RCZ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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