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VX54 LZP

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,612 mi
Last recorded111,612 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 LZP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 111,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack pipework corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2026 111,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack pipework corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 107,734 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 107,729 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed intermittent handle sticking (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Main coolant pipe hose clip excessively corroded and broken

Offside Front metal brake pipe fouling drive shaft

Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,556 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 107,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,565 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 106,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 105,977 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 104,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 103,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 103,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 103,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 102,655 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,390 miles

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

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)

both front tyres cracking

slight haze on headlights

Fail 16 Jan 2016 101,390 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres cracking

slight haze on headlights

Pass 16 Jan 2015 100,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear osr tyre inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2015 100,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear osr tyre inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 94,718 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 91,097 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 84,026 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,219 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,213 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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VX54 LZP is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

VX54 LZP is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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