2005 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · CR05 BYR
2005 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 180,932 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CR05 BYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 180,932 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.
CR05 BYR 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 (CR05 BYR) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CR05 BYR Mileage History
- 13/03/2023177,296 mi
- 06/04/2023177,303 mi+7 mi
- 03/04/2024180,422 mi+3,119 mi
- 07/04/2025180,678 mi+256 mi
- 01/04/2026180,932 mi+254 mi
Average of roughly 1,191 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
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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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