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RF55 XLZ

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,057 mi
Last recorded57,057 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XLZ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 50,865 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 48,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 46,360 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 45,576 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 45,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 45,023 miles

Front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,505 miles

Plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,560 miles

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

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,061 miles

Brake vacuum pump on engine heavily corroded

Corrosion on rear brake disc inner faces

Exhaust system bolts and fixings in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,503 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,362 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 30,851 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,851 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,040 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge to 0mm (cords about to wear through )

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge to 0mm

Pass 14 Oct 2010 21,569 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 9,763 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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RF55 XLZ is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF55 XLZ, 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 RF55 XLZ registered?

RF55 XLZ is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is RF55 XLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 XLZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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