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R5 REX

2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,442 mi
Last recorded155,442 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S87,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 REX
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne Tiptronic S
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 155,442 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 155,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 155,076 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 153,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 153,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe broken

Pass 17 Aug 2022 151,937 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 148,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 147,320 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 147,314 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 144,755 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 141,227 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 104,513 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 139,144 miles

Both rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,743 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

slight play in front antiroll bar link ball joint

Fail 18 Apr 2016 130,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,051 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS CORRODING

Pass 17 Feb 2014 109,246 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 97,845 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slight wear.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,606 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 58,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,865 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,028 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?

Based on 4,171 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Headlamp aim too high 57
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 34
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R5 REX is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,401 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 Tiptronic S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 REX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R5 REX is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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