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LJ55 PYG

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,948 mi
Last recorded120,948 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PYG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 120,948 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 119,249 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 119,238 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 117,368 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 117,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 115,241 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,376 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 113,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 113,374 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 111,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 109,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 109,277 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,100 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner side

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 106,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner side

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,652 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling on inner wheel arch liner

Fail 27 Oct 2016 100,920 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling on inner wheel arch liner

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,223 miles

nail in n/side rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2014 95,607 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,050 miles

slight play in inner n/s and s/o s/rack arms

slight surface rust on n/s/r and o/s/r caliper brake pipes

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,126 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

inner edge of rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,718 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,828 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play o/s/f wheel

Fail 15 Oct 2009 40,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,405 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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LJ55 PYG is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

LJ55 PYG is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 PYG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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