2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Porsche Cayenne MOT pass rate and common faults

1,078 MOT tests in 2024. 70.2% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time70.2%
Failed or needed repairs29.8%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,078 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%
  4. Individual direction indicators: not working2.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    28 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.7%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics27.2%
  2. Brakes11.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  5. Tyres5.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.2%
  7. Suspension5.1%
  8. Body & chassis5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Porsche Cayenne?

In 2024, 70.2% of 2004 Porsche Cayenne cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,078 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Porsche Cayenne?

The most common failure reasons were srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Porsche Cayenne reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).