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J99 ESB

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,182 mi
Last recorded74,182 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 ESB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 74,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 73,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2025 73,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2024 70,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre Coffin Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre Coffin Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 64,739 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 64,737 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires urgent attention (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 58,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 53,750 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,345 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 50,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,344 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 47,341 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,033 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,736 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,880 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,085 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,432 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,799 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,073 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 9,981 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 6,590 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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J99 ESB is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J99 ESB, 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 J99 ESB registered?

J99 ESB is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is J99 ESB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 ESB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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