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YJ05 LVW

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,158 mi
Last recorded91,158 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 LVW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 91,158 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 90,811 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 89,980 miles

front c v boots starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2022 89,654 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 89,111 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,597 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 84,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,770 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,135 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 78,485 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 77,246 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,743 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 72,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Feb 2011 60,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,734 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 50,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,916 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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YJ05 LVW is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YJ05 LVW, 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 YJ05 LVW registered?

YJ05 LVW is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ05 LVW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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