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SF55 FCV

2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,370 mi
Last recorded139,370 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S87,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 FCV
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne Tiptronic S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 139,370 miles

Front to Back underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2025 133,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 126,141 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,241 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 117,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,810 miles

Both head light images poor

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 115,808 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both head light images poor

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

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

Park brake has a lot of travel

Pass 9 Mar 2020 113,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 104,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 98,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 98,644 miles

Central Rear Brake cable insecure cable rubbing on rear propshaft (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,711 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 25,833 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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SF55 FCV is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF55 FCV, 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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What year was SF55 FCV registered?

SF55 FCV is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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