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LX05 FOF

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,533 mi
Last recorded61,533 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 FOF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 61,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,576 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 58,762 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 58,754 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened corroded and leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 57,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,711 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,548 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,090 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 29 May 2015 49,124 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake pipes to calipers starting to corrode

Fail 27 May 2015 49,122 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust clamp loose and slight exhaust blow

front brake pipes to calipers starting to corrode

Pass 3 Apr 2014

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 44,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 38,012 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,012 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,537 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 15,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,359 miles

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

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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LX05 FOF is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LX05 FOF, 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 LX05 FOF registered?

LX05 FOF is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is LX05 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 FOF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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