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LX05 JRO

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,193 mi
Last recorded101,193 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 JRO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 101,193 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 98,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 94,908 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 94,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,998 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 91,411 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,266 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,366 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 85,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,030 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,491 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,727 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 72,013 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

fuel flap spring faulty

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,350 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,905 miles

Coolant leak from the front

Engine very noisey

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak from the front

Engine very noisey

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,901 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,148 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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LX05 JRO is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 JRO, 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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LX05 JRO is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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