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WX05 RGU

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,564 mi
Last recorded80,564 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 RGU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 80,564 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 80,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 78,503 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing very slightly edges

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,393 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing very slightly outer edges

Pass 7 Jan 2022 70,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 69,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear nail in the tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2019 68,841 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 68,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in ()

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust sleeves corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,741 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 x metal objects in tyre

under trays fitted throughout

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,208 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 63,089 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,510 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 4 May 2012 42,904 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 40,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,992 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 26,602 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 16,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 16,845 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 RGU is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

WX05 RGU is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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