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VX05 BYR

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,274 mi
Last recorded63,274 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BYR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 63,274 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 61,548 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 60,207 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 58,696 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in o/s/f steering

surface rust to all discs

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,902 miles

corrosion on front strut casings

corrosion on n/s/f coil spring

front tyres wearing low on inner edges and cracking,recommend replacing soon

rear tyres worn to limit

slight play in o/s steering

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 23 Feb 2021 57,902 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on front strut casings

corrosion on n/s/f coil spring

front tyres wearing low on inner edges and cracking,recommend replacing soon

rear tyres worn to limit

slight play in o/s steering

surface corrosion on all brake discs

various slightly corroded brake pipes,unable to fully assess all

Pass 13 Jan 2020 57,325 miles

front tyres cracking,rear tyres worn low

various corroded brake pipes,unable to check all due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 55,777 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,942 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 52,942 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 49,379 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 48,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,241 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,560 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 41,675 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,745 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,961 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2010 31,891 miles

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,862 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,024 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 BYR 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 77.3%.

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 VX05 BYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX05 BYR registered?

VX05 BYR is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is VX05 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 BYR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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