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WU55 DPE

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,750 mi
Last recorded93,750 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 DPE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 93,750 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 93,750 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 92,569 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 92,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 90,258 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 88,637 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 85,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 79,858 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,008 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 72,984 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,620 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter damp

rear tyres low

Fail 18 Feb 2017 59,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

n/s steering rack gaiter damp

rear tyres low

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,095 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,192 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,752 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,713 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,558 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 29,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,538 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front and nearside front tyre inner treads worn low

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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WU55 DPE is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU55 DPE, 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 WU55 DPE registered?

WU55 DPE is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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