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VX05 XFY

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,714 mi
Last recorded58,714 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 XFY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 58,714 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 56,001 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 55,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,097 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,209 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 50,673 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,747 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,391 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 48,168 miles

Nearside Rear nail

Pass 2 Jul 2016 47,494 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 45,683 miles

slight noise steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,393 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread pattern

N/S/R tyre out of date

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre out of date

O/S/R tyre has damage to outer side wall possibly caused by driving while flat

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tint on rear screen distorting rear view

Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,659 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 40,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,685 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,660 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 34,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,252 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,243 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 XFY is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

VX05 XFY is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is VX05 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 XFY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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