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ALZ 2972

2005 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,929 mi
Last recorded106,929 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 2972
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 106,929 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 106,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 106,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 106,530 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 106,355 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 106,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,244 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 106,174 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 106,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 105,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 105,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 105,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2015 104,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,854 miles

Both front tyres cracking on tread. 4 wheel alignment required.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 101,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine over heat

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

screen washer bottle needs flushing out

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,932 miles

Advise cannot open front luggage department

Advise on O/S/F tyre getting close to legal limmits

Advise on O/S/R tyre getting close to legal limmits

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,002 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 95,998 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,327 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 74,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 47,475 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

car as full under covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,982 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,786 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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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ALZ 2972 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ALZ 2972, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALZ 2972 registered?

ALZ 2972 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is ALZ 2972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 2972 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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