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42 MCG

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,671 mi
Last recorded115,671 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 MCG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 115,671 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 115,671 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 115,219 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 114,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 change before cords show (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 113,971 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge change now 255/50/19 107 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear seats folded down before test seats folded up to check belts

Pass 24 Mar 2022 112,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 255/50/19 107 v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 112,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 255/50/19 107 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 110,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 109,852 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 102,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,815 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,769 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 79,769 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,131 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 522,619 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,720 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 42,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,666 miles

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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42 MCG is a 2005 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 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 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 42 MCG, 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 42 MCG registered?

42 MCG is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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