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SO55 EMJ

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,762 mi
Last recorded25,762 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 EMJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 25,762 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 25,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 24,588 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 24,588 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 23,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 20,933 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 18,572 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 16,535 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 15,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 15,246 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,977 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 14,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 14,208 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 14,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 13,832 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,729 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 12,720 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,061 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,156 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 10,022 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,764 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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SO55 EMJ is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SO55 EMJ, 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 SO55 EMJ registered?

SO55 EMJ is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SO55 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 EMJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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