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YJ05 XCM

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,412 mi
Last recorded87,412 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 XCM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 87,412 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 86,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 83,689 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 82,756 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass delaminating, provides a dim and slightly blurred image. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 81,753 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 81,721 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,707 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 79,706 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 75,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 74,441 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 71,573 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,659 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 67,658 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,486 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 51,898 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 25 Jul 2012 45,885 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,937 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 35,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,890 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,640 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 XCM is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

YJ05 XCM is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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