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WX05 RCU

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,171 mi
Last recorded75,171 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 RCU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 75,171 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,210 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 62,061 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 61,770 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,216 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 58,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 54,147 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both sides] (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 51,987 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 50,232 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 49,077 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 48,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 43,434 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear discs are coroded on the inside.

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,429 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 28,106 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,106 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,649 miles

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

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

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 RCU is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 RCU registered?

WX05 RCU is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WX05 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 RCU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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