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RV55 ZFX

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,736 mi
Last recorded76,736 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 ZFX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,736 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,331 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 76,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive thermostat housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,732 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 75,732 miles

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 75,038 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 74,004 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in inner rack joints

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Aug 2016 73,298 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2015 72,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust manifolds blowing

rear tyres cracked

rear tyres worn on inner edges

small chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust manifolds blowing

front tyres cracked

rear tyres cracked

rear tyres worn on inner edges

small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,263 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 64,848 miles

all tyres inner tread feathered

front brake discs inner face pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,437 miles

Brake discs rusty - inner walls <front and rear>.

Slight play on the NSF steering rack.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 59,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake discs rusty - inner walls <front and rear>.

Slight play on the NSF steering rack.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,730 miles

all tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inside tread

slight movement in nearside front suspension / steering

unable to check fully under vehicle due to plastic trims

Fail 29 Mar 2010 53,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,477 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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RV55 ZFX is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV55 ZFX, 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 RV55 ZFX registered?

RV55 ZFX is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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