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L40 FOX

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,517 mi
Last recorded67,517 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 FOX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 67,517 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 66,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 65,180 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,000 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,763 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 59,110 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,892 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 49,550 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 48,893 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 48,493 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 46,519 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 43,121 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 39,720 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 39,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 39,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,134 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,387 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 30,347 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,891 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L40 FOX is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc 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 L40 FOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L40 FOX registered?

L40 FOX is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is L40 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 FOX 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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