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E3 TOM

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,921 mi
Last recorded55,921 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 TOM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 55,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 55,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 55,487 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 55,271 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 54,429 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,310 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 51,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s driveshaft seal weaping

Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,439 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits o/s tail pipe, n/s bank (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s driveshaft seal weaping

Pass 23 May 2018 50,984 miles

Both front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Piston rods corroded near upper attachment.

Pass 6 May 2017 49,703 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Piston rods corroded near upper attachment. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,630 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 48,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,114 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres have small cuts to tread and have stones in them.

fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,342 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,465 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 37,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,492 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2009 28,827 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,214 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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E3 TOM is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E3 TOM, 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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What year was E3 TOM registered?

E3 TOM is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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