2005 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · JC51 ELL
2005 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 157,666 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JC51 ELL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2024
- 157,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JC51 ELL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Cayenne (JC51 ELL) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JC51 ELL Mileage History
- 19/02/2022147,353 mi
- 22/02/2023149,319 mi+1,966 mi
- 24/02/2023149,319 mi
- 18/03/2024157,646 mi+8,327 mi
- 28/03/2024157,666 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 4,907 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: Below Average
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