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YJ04 SMA

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,461 mi
Last recorded96,461 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 SMA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 92,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2024 90,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,496 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm)(275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 84,616 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 84,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 83,412 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 83,412 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,904 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 80,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,978 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,894 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,009 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,012 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,178 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,744 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,079 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,915 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,765 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 47,753 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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YJ04 SMA is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 84,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ04 SMA, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ04 SMA registered?

YJ04 SMA is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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