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HF55 LBY

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,081 mi
Last recorded105,081 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 LBY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 105,081 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 96,559 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 96,222 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 91,469 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 91,462 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,231 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,928 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,790 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,360 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,267 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 81,265 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in front of n/s/r wheel, covers do not allow full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 77,904 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 77,903 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,010 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 73,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner side light out

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,752 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,970 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,171 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,758 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,839 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,621 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 37,008 miles

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

o/s/r tyre valve perished.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,916 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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HF55 LBY is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc 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 HF55 LBY, 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 HF55 LBY registered?

HF55 LBY is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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