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W2 RES

2005 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,764 mi
Last recorded172,764 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 RES
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 172,764 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 165,969 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 160,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 150,338 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 145,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 142,780 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 136,534 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 125,618 miles

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

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

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))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 125,105 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ON BRAKE CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded UNDER WHEEL ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,022 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 114,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,359 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,185 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,881 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to the legal limit at 2MM (235/40ZR18 91Y N4)

Both rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit at 2MM (265/40ZR18 101Y N4)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 84,881 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front tyres worn very close to the legal limit at 2MM (235/40ZR18 91Y N4)

Both rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit at 2MM (265/40ZR18 101Y N4)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,253 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,242 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,071 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,096 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,365 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 2 May 2008 24,457 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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W2 RES is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc 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 W2 RES, 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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W2 RES is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is W2 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 RES 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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