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SFZ 5904

2005 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,864 mi
Last recorded89,864 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 5904
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 89,864 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 89,864 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 89,261 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,340 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 88,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,986 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 82,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 80,188 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose too brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose too brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 78,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose too brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose too brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,328 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 67,328 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 44% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.7mm 295/30/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.8mm 295/30/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,610 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,547 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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SFZ 5904 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SFZ 5904, 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 SFZ 5904 registered?

SFZ 5904 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is SFZ 5904 safe to buy?

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