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LB05 MPE

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,795 mi
Last recorded187,795 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 MPE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,569cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 187,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 187,795 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 186,451 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 186,411 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on but all pads ok

Pass 7 Sep 2020 185,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Down the front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 179,320 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 168,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both font tyres wearing inner edges.

under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 153,601 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 136,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 117,673 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,493 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 100,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,256 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,047 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,914 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,944 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 33,125 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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LB05 MPE is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB05 MPE, 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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LB05 MPE is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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