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RF55 XMA

2005 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

62,333 mi
Last recorded62,333 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XMA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 62,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 61,579 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 60,431 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 60,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 57,129 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 57,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,964 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 14 Oct 2021 55,964 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,689 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 48,689 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,622 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,707 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,599 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

tpms light on

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,799 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 29,799 miles

Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,109 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 20 Oct 2011 25,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,289 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,230 miles

Full inspection of under body not carried out due to aero/d trays fitted

Hand brake noisey when applied

NSF tyre dameged

Rear seats laden R. seat belts not checked

Fail 21 Oct 2009 17,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Full inspection of under body not carried out due to aero/d trays fitted

Hand brake noisey when applied

NSF tyre dameged

Rear seats laden R. seat belts not checked

Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,181 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 12,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XMA is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RF55 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

RF55 XMA is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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