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LJ55 FSL

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,565 mi
Last recorded123,565 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FSL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 123,565 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 119,161 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 115,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under covers along floor.

Fail 2 Aug 2023 115,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 112,269 miles

covers fitted underneath

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 28 Jul 2021 111,312 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,247 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake caliper link pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer split and leaking.

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake caliper link pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil present at both front shock absorbers and rear coil springs.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,430 miles

both front shockers corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 101,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2017 101,454 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 90,759 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 89,426 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 87,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,604 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,172 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,393 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,393 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,737 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LJ55 FSL is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ55 FSL, 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 LJ55 FSL registered?

LJ55 FSL is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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