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L3 FSM

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,702 mi
Last recorded109,702 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 FSM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 109,702 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 109,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,181 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 100,181 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 91,369 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,948 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,839 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,513 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,507 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,485 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,300 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 54,300 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,439 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,088 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,687 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,316 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,364 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 25,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L3 FSM is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L3 FSM, 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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L3 FSM is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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