2005 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · E26 AAB
2005 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 124,659 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E26 AAB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 124,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E26 AAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Cayenne (E26 AAB) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E26 AAB Mileage History
- 01/11/2023118,449 mi
- 31/10/2024121,329 mi+2,880 mi
- 30/09/2025124,622 mi+3,293 mi
- 17/10/2025124,659 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 3,167 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Cayenne (955/957)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Plastic Coolant Pipe Failure (955 V8)Serious
The original plastic pipes under the intake manifold fail and leak coolant onto the starter motor.
- Bore Scoring (4.5 V8)Serious
Catastrophic wear to the cylinder liners, most common on early 4.5L V8 engines.
- Driveshaft Carrier Bearing FailureModerate
The centre support bearing on the cardan shaft fails, causing a thumping noise under the centre console. A near-certain failure point on all 955/957 models.
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