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J500 DRU

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,327 mi
Last recorded63,327 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 DRU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 63,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,563 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 61,560 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 60,540 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 59,687 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 59,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,311 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,582 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,725 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 51,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 48,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,986 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake assist pump corroded

exhaust fixings corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 43,230 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,815 miles

1 x horn tone in-op

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

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

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

both nearside rear and offside rear exhaust silencers support brackets excess corroded

brake pipe to nearside front hose corroded

exhaust manifold to system fixings badly corroded

fuel tank cap seal starting to split

steering rack joints slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2012 38,557 miles

1 x horn tone in-op

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both exhaust silencer support brackets badly corroded

both front brake discs inner surfaces excess pitted

both rear brake discs inner surfaces excess pitted

exhaust manifold to system fixings badly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,090 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,721 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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J500 DRU is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J500 DRU, 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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J500 DRU is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is J500 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 DRU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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