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TMO 157

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

76,196 mi
Last recorded76,196 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMO 157
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 76,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 76,180 miles

All direction indicators not working will stop working on there own (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative stops working on there own (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,063 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 74,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel lamp on

Fail 25 Nov 2022 69,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

fuel lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 65,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,844 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 59,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 56,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 56,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,480 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 52,480 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,574 miles

N/S/Front tyre perished

O/S/Front tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 48,574 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/Front tyre perished

O/S/Front tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 454,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 454,015 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers obscuring braking components in front of vehicle

Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers obscuring braking components in front of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,983 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,808 miles

both front tyres cracking

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 17 May 2010 22,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres cracking

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,978 miles

both front tyres feathered inner tread and cracks in tread

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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TMO 157 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TMO 157, 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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TMO 157 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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