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YJ55 UTB

2005 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,467 mi
Last recorded64,467 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 UTB
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 64,467 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 64,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 63,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 62,876 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 62,574 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 61,603 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 60,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,321 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play has slight play in ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 58,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play has slight play in ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,290 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,290 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 53,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,933 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres are cracking around tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs excessively pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 35,796 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs inner surfaces pitted

both rear brake discs inner surfaces slightly pitted

offside front steering rack joint slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,293 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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YJ55 UTB is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,072 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ55 UTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YJ55 UTB registered?

YJ55 UTB is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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