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VX05 ZXZ

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,525 mi
Last recorded129,525 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 129,525 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 125,222 miles

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

Rear Engine oil leak

Rear Rigid brake lines corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 110,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 102,042 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,332 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 92,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Under floor covers obscuring components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,230 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,289 miles

(Centre) Under trays fitted obscuring some components

(Front) Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,149 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Oct 2017 89,149 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,251 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,048 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 82,217 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,001 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,986 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,984 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,153 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,594 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 69,594 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,269 miles

front brake pads approx 60 percent worn

front tyres worn low-just on limits

Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,650 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 ZXZ is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

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

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