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VX05 XEL

2005 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,214 mi
Last recorded72,214 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 XEL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2024 72,214 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,657 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 68,665 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 65,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear half (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 63,892 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,541 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,338 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,330 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,020 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 41,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 39,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,273 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,712 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,770 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,726 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,470 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XEL is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

VX05 XEL is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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