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LX55 FRC

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,211 mi
Last recorded96,211 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 FRC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 96,211 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight deterioration to fuel cap seal ring

Fail 9 Jun 2026 95,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

All four disc's slightly rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 93,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 89,720 miles

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

Exhaust is corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 89,720 miles

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

Exhaust is corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 79,654 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,195 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,268 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system flange bolts and nuts

corrosion to front brake discs inner faces

engine coolant leaks offside front and nearside rear

Pass 3 Dec 2019 64,207 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,834 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 62,875 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,062 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Fail 7 Oct 2015 60,970 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,500 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,844 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 51,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 39,923 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,890 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 34,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,502 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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LX55 FRC is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX55 FRC, 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 LX55 FRC registered?

LX55 FRC is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is LX55 FRC safe to buy?

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