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MX05 XBU

2005 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,803 mi
Last recorded84,803 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 XBU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 84,803 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 84,755 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative unit detached from nearside front lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 82,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 80,772 miles

Nearside Front coolant leak

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 80,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front coolant leak

Nearside Rear 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 22 Dec 2022 79,277 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Dec 2022 79,277 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps loose connection (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,132 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,898 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 74,890 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 72,766 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,284 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,778 miles

NSR and OSR tyre valves starting to perish

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,780 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements but deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 24 Jul 2017 63,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements but deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,602 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,806 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 49,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,144 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 44,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,523 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,297 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 3 Jun 2009 22,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,291 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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MX05 XBU is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MX05 XBU, 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 MX05 XBU registered?

MX05 XBU is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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