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MEY 279

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,554 mi
Last recorded35,554 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEY 279
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 35,554 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))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,861 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 34,300 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 33,514 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 29,874 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 29,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 29,116 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle, not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge at 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 28,734 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play toe arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres at 3mm on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 28,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened collar (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,508 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 25,967 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 25,900 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 24,036 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 24,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 21,149 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,324 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 20,324 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 18,727 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,388 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,735 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,202 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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MEY 279 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MEY 279, 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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MEY 279 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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