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WX05 MKP

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,183 mi
Last recorded114,183 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 MKP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 114,183 miles

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

Front 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 NSF Brake flexi to distributor pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF brake calliper crossover pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2024 114,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 111,383 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated at front bumper (4.11 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 111,383 miles

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

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated at front bumper (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 107,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 107,475 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 107,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 101,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 101,926 miles

Emissions not tested BET Test failed engine running poorly full test not completed due to risk of engine damage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear water pipe clip fouling and rubbing against drive shaft

Pass 23 Dec 2019 95,362 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Strut top has slight play

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 95,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Strut top has slight play

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 91,006 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,379 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 79,360 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,582 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,826 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,966 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 47,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody shield

Fail 9 Sep 2011 47,368 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody shield

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,749 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,002 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,002 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,357 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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WX05 MKP is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WX05 MKP, 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 WX05 MKP registered?

WX05 MKP is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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