Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S reliable?

Based on MOT data from 258 vehicles, the 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (2004)

258 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.7% first-time pass rate

2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S

CarHunch analysed 258 real MOT records for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 258 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

See the full 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE (2,639 vehicles)

We have limited data for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

81.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

10.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.33

Over 6.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

69k

Middle half: 50k–91k

For context

These stats describe 258 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 258 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	247	81.4%	1.35

Colour Breakdown

Based on 592 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 55.6%

329

Silver 30.1%

178

Grey 5.9%

Blue 4.6%

Red 2%

Green 1%

Beige 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

68,817

typical

50,241

low mileage

91,006

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S vehicles fall between 50,241 and 91,006 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 50,241 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 50,241–91,006 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic Ss sit.

⚠ Over 122,858 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 41% of 2004 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic Ss are still active.

Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (41% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.33

Avg failures per vehicle

5.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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