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NC04 DOW

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,971 mi
Last recorded99,971 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 DOW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 99,971 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 99,056 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 96,626 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 95,243 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 93,694 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 92,214 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 92,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 89,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,347 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 84,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 84,078 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 Front 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 10 Aug 2016 82,784 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 82,779 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat missing

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,287 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 75,287 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,181 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,219 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 65,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,442 miles

Both Front Tyre inner edges worn.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,349 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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NC04 DOW is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc 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 NC04 DOW, 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 NC04 DOW registered?

NC04 DOW is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for NC04 DOW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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