2004 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · WU04 CZF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the most recent 2025 test at 176,171 miles, it had failed just four days prior with only 50 miles added. This failure highlighted critical issues including a parking brake efficiency deficit, a supplementary restraint system fault, and multiple lighting irregularities. The fact that these faults were rectified immediately to secure a pass suggests the owner only addresses defects when they prevent the vehicle from being on the road. At 176,171 miles over 22 years, the Cayenne reflects an average usage rate of approximately 8,000 miles per year, which is consistent with a luxury SUV of this age. Between June 2022 and June 2025, the vehicle covered 20,193 miles, maintaining a steady usage pattern of roughly 6,700 miles annually. This consistent mileage suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, though the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on aged rubber components, bushings, and drivetrain components. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The 2022 record flagged play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and a damaged steering linkage dust cover, while the 2025 failure indicated the parking brake was performing below requirements. These indicators suggest that the steering and suspension geometry are reaching the end of their service life. Additionally, the offside front tyre being worn on the edge in 2025 indicates an alignment issue or a worn suspension component that needs verification to prevent further rapid tyre scrub. The SRS warning lamp from the 2025 failure also requires confirmation to ensure the airbag system was not merely reset but actually repaired for the underlying electrical fault.