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VX54 LYO

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,618 mi
Last recorded94,618 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 LYO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 94,618 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 94,612 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

STEERING COLUMN HAS PLAY

Pass 24 Dec 2024 93,001 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2023 90,600 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 88,695 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 88,678 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,981 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 80,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 79,468 miles

Exhaust pipes joints corroded

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 30 Jul 2018 73,216 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 Brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,919 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 68,919 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,982 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 64,962 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,609 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 59,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,016 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,222 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 25,680 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,574 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,646 miles

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)

front & rear number plates on passenger footwell have incorrect spacing

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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VX54 LYO is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX54 LYO, 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 VX54 LYO registered?

VX54 LYO is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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