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PA04 CES

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,117 mi
Last recorded89,117 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 CES
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,117 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s short pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s/r metal brake pipes to and from flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 89,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.56 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s short pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s/r metal brake pipes to and from flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 86,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 5 Jan 2023 85,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Jan 2022 84,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2019 81,805 miles

Both front tyres approx 3mm of wear left.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 80,935 miles

Both front tyres approx 3mm of wear left

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,184 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 79,184 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,530 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s 3ml n/s 2ml( limit 1.6ml)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 76,530 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s 3ml n/s 2ml( limit 1.6ml)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 64,445 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,586 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 28,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,668 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,625 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,075 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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PA04 CES is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc 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 PA04 CES, 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 PA04 CES registered?

PA04 CES is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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