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C4 APL

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,311 mi
Last recorded74,311 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 APL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 70,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 67,232 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,960 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,141 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 64,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Fail 31 Aug 2018 64,270 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Temp Sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S Lower brace - bolt loose

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 63,935 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 23 Nov 2017 63,656 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,264 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 62,154 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front both top mounts split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 95,634 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of components

Fail 5 Feb 2016 95,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak and insufficient oil in the engine (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,467 miles

1 x horn tone in-op

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded/discoloured

exhaust system fixings corroded

nearside front steering rack joint worn

nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake disc inner surface corroded/discoloured

offside rear exhaust sleeve loose/corroded fixings

Fail 6 Feb 2013 52,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

1 x horn tone in-op

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded/discoloured

exhaust system fixings corroded

nearside front steering rack joint worn

nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake disc inner surface corroded/discoloured

offside rear exhaust sleeve loose/corroded fixings

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,010 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,950 miles

1 x horn tone in-op

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust system fixings badly corroded

exhaust system support bracket fixing bolts missing

offside front brake caliper link pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2009 40,422 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls damaged

exhaust system fixings corroded

oil leak at nearside rear engine tensioner

Fail 30 Jan 2009 40,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre sidewalls damaged

exhaust system fixings corroded

oil leak at nearside rear engine tensioner

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,229 miles

brake discs inner surfaces slightly pitted

exhaust system fixings corroded

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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C4 APL is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C4 APL, 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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C4 APL is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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