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VX54 MBV

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,238 mi
Last recorded48,238 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 MBV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 48,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower bumper damage lower central area also platic insert below number plate loose inside bumper

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (borderline). also tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 46,946 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 46,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 44,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 42,813 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,974 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,948 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 37,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/40/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,343 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,474 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,183 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,654 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2011 22,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,269 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,529 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 18,381 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 15,421 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 15,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 13,017 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 MBV is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

VX54 MBV is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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