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AEL 5

2004 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,159 mi
Last recorded60,159 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEL 5
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 60,159 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 59,658 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 58,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,389 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,002 miles

front brake discs surface corrosion

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2020 55,216 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,691 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,321 miles

front and rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,942 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 49,263 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Inner Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 48,086 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Inner Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,112 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 44,194 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,174 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,226 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges all discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,137 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,061 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,747 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,544 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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AEL 5 is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 51,788 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 AEL 5, 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 22 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEL 5 registered?

AEL 5 is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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