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LX05 FOU

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 85,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3m nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 85,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3m nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,152 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,751 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,449 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

exhaust poor condition. slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,648 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,892 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,808 miles

Correctly spaced number plates fitted over incorrectly spaced plates fitted to vehicle

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,146 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,146 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,248 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,105 miles

Headlamp wash inop

Rear discs scored on inner face + wear lip

front discs scored on inner face + wear lip

Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,250 miles

Both rear tyres worn to approx 3-3.5MM

Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,405 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 44,372 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,259 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 38,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FOU is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

LX05 FOU is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is LX05 FOU safe to buy?

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