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LF05 MFO

2005 Rolls Royce Phantom

Black Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,120 mi
Last recorded32,120 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom41,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 MFO
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 32,120 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 31,732 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 31,109 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 30,169 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 29,823 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 29,459 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 29,459 miles

Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 29,205 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 29,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 May 2018 28,819 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 27,944 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 24,805 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,944 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 22,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,639 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,662 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,693 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Phantom?

Based on 14,291 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,625
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 73
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 29
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LF05 MFO is a 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom in Black with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 41,681 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 Rolls Royce Phantom fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 MFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF05 MFO registered?

LF05 MFO is a 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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