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SJ05 BXA

2005 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,673 mi
Last recorded84,673 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 BXA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 84,673 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 84,291 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 83,551 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,676 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,751 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 81,728 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,191 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 25 Feb 2021 80,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,991 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,755 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 75,755 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 73,469 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,189 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,736 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 69,680 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,284 miles

covers fitted

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

covers fitted

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,037 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 55,035 miles

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

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

wipers perished

Pass 3 May 2012 49,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre bald inside

offside front tyre just meets the min legal tyre depth of 1.6mm, just passable

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,297 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 41,289 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,961 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,131 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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SJ05 BXA is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SJ05 BXA, 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 SJ05 BXA registered?

SJ05 BXA is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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