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VX05 BXJ

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,527 mi
Last recorded75,527 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BXJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 75,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play found in the ram (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,265 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 65,968 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,310 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,203 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,091 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,069 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,736 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all clamps loose req replacing (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear calipers slight corrosion on pipes o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded all corners slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,095 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 54,095 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,616 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,377 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,798 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,258 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,443 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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VX05 BXJ is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX05 BXJ, 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 VX05 BXJ registered?

VX05 BXJ is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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