2005 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · BX55 CFJ
2005 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 93,574 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX55 CFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 93,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX55 CFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Cayenne (BX55 CFJ) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced wing indicator broken (sharp edges) (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
BX55 CFJ Mileage History
- 03/03/202384,284 mi
- 27/02/202487,782 mi+3,498 mi
- 27/02/202487,784 mi+2 mi
- 07/03/202590,359 mi+2,575 mi
- 18/02/202693,574 mi+3,215 mi
Average of roughly 3,133 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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