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GX55 RZN

2005 Porsche Carrera

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,842 mi
Last recorded62,842 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Carrera61,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 RZN
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 62,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 62,842 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 62,712 miles

Offside Front Outer sidewall has small cuts

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 16 May 2024 62,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm only, slightly cracked/perished 295/30 R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge 235/35 ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm only, slightly cracked/perished 295/30 R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 62,155 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly cracked/perished and low tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly cracked/perished and low tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all Disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,956 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer side sill slightly corroded and dented

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly damaged by cap (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear led no plate light slightly flickering

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

Plastic Undershields fitted preventing full inspection of pipes etc

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 61,956 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer side sill slightly corroded and dented

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly damaged by cap (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear led no plate light slightly flickering

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

Plastic Undershields fitted preventing full inspection of pipes etc

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,675 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 96,675 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 96,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside track bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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GX55 RZN is a 2005 Porsche Carrera in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 61,526 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX55 RZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GX55 RZN is a 2005 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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