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AC02 COS

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,538 mi
Last recorded43,538 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 COS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,191 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,771 miles

all tyres wearing on the inner edge

front bump stops deteriorated

front coolant pipes corroding

oil leak from rear main area

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2022 42,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

all tyres wearing on the inner edge

front bump stops deteriorated

front coolant pipes corroding

oil leak from rear main area

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Nov 2022 42,769 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear discs pitting and corroding on inner face

Rear tyres cracking

all tyres wearing inside edge

front and rear hatch switch broken

front shocker bump stops deteriorating

ims area damp

o/s/f and n/s/f coolant pipes ends corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,971 miles

Rear discs pitted

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

both rear indicators starting to show white light

both sides front coolant pipes corroded

fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2021 40,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear discs pitted

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

both rear indicators starting to show white light

both sides front coolant pipes corroded

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 7 Jan 2020 39,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

fuel rubber seal splitting

Pass 29 Nov 2018 38,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides front shocker covers insecure

o/s rear indicator slightly discoloured

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 33,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre bush in the arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 30,360 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,913 miles

exhaust system deterating

front brake discs corroded and lipped (pads ok)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2013 24,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,203 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,105 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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AC02 COS is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC02 COS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AC02 COS is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is AC02 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC02 COS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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