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RA05 LZW

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,734 mi
Last recorded65,734 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LZW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 65,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 62,412 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,361 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cup corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 62,358 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cup corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 61,060 miles

Both front tyres 3mm of tread approx worn on inner edges

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,422 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 58,422 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 57,360 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 57,358 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,577 miles

rear tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,654 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,149 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,384 miles

Front suspension top mounts split

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,808 miles

This cars been stood, brakes rusty

slight knock from front suspension,

Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,101 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 22,426 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,426 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,000 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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RA05 LZW is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc 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 RA05 LZW, 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 RA05 LZW registered?

RA05 LZW is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is RA05 LZW safe to buy?

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