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MA04 STY

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,501 mi
Last recorded97,501 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 STY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 97,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 97,489 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold pipes holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 92,193 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2023 86,532 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,636 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Nov 2022 80,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 May 2021 72,536 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Nov 2019 64,855 miles

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

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

engine covers under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,078 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 12 Nov 2018 58,072 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front 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 brake caliper small pipe (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,838 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

upper covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,456 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 20,541 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,073 miles

Both front tyres cracking on tread slightly bot exposing cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,642 miles

Slight cracking in front tyre tread not enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,942 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MA04 STY is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MA04 STY, 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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MA04 STY is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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