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LJ05 FGO

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,657 mi
Last recorded39,657 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 FGO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 39,657 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 38,913 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 38,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 37,666 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,531 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 37,434 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,289 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,945 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 18 Mar 2019 36,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light stay on (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light come on when apply (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,408 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nut deteriorated on offside rear exhaust

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,452 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,591 miles

Centre child seat in rear of vehicle

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2012 28,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,980 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,227 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 23,227 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,943 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,008 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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LJ05 FGO is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc 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 LJ05 FGO, 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 LJ05 FGO registered?

LJ05 FGO is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 FGO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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