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YDZ 997

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,078 mi
Last recorded127,078 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 127,078 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,444 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))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 119,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 1 Sep 2023 117,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 114,572 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 112,002 miles

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

covers

Fail 19 Feb 2021 111,989 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f and 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,393 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,601 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,739 miles

Exhaust manifolds corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs surfaces corroded

under bonnet , engine and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,458 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 63,286 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,663 miles

cover on engine oil pump? corrded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,190 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2009 33,101 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YDZ 997 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 83.3%.

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 YDZ 997, 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 YDZ 997 registered?

YDZ 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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