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VX05 BYW

2005 Porsche Carrera GT

Silver Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,437 mi
Last recorded9,437 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Carrera GT9,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BYW
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera GT
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 9,437 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 8,049 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 8,048 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 8,048 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 8,048 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 8,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 7,697 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 7,068 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 6,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 6,111 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 5,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 3,862 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,275
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
fog lamp not working 51
Headlamp aim too high 49
position lamp(s) not working 43
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VX05 BYW is a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT in Silver with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Carrera GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 9,925 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 Carrera GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX05 BYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera GT typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Carrera GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX05 BYW?

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What year was VX05 BYW registered?

VX05 BYW is a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is VX05 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 BYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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