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YK55 RED

2005 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 RED
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 86,286 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 84,445 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 11 Dec 2024 84,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission not tested (6.1.2 (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 18 Dec 2023 79,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,008 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,268 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,487 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,520 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,217 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 59,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front brake discs showing signs of cracking on faces

nearside front inner brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,586 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,795 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,392 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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YK55 RED is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YK55 RED, 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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YK55 RED is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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