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RX05 STU

2005 Porsche Carrera

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,884 mi
Last recorded86,884 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Carrera61,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 STU
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 86,884 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,238 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 84,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 84,776 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 81,298 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,093 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 68,711 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,268 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,327 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 42,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust manifolds rusty/exhaust box supports rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,728 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,095 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 31,491 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,456 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 24,020 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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RX05 STU is a 2005 Porsche Carrera in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 61,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX05 STU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RX05 STU registered?

RX05 STU is a 2005 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RX05 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 STU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX05 STU have outstanding finance?

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