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F18 COS

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,362 mi
Last recorded84,362 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 COS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 84,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 83,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 82,922 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 82,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,186 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 82,153 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,402 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 76,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,085 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,560 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,936 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 57,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,280 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,215 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,146 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,735 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F18 COS is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F18 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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What year was F18 COS registered?

F18 COS is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is F18 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 COS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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