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MX55 WSL

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,129 mi
Last recorded71,129 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 WSL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 71,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF AND DAMAGE TO SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR AND OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2026 71,121 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 70,076 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both cut on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,508 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2024 69,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,559 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,218 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,553 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,668 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside and nearside rear Tyres wearing on inner treads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2012 40,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,689 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,223 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,701 miles

Tyre sidewall damage

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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MX55 WSL is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX55 WSL, 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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MX55 WSL is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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