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LJ55 PZE

2005 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,161 mi
Last recorded88,161 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayman56,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PZE
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 88,161 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 84,840 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 84,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic convertor cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 78,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 72,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,667 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,257 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 60,256 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,129 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 54,129 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,073 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,151 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,151 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 38,199 miles

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

N/S/F rim buckled.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 36,601 miles

rear tyres slight wear outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,344 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,578 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,362 miles

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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LJ55 PZE is a 2005 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ55 PZE, 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 LJ55 PZE registered?

LJ55 PZE is a 2005 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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