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DH53 BWV

2004 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,855 mi
Last recorded98,855 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 BWV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 98,855 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 98,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks (multiple) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lots of exhaust leaks due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wiring rubbing on driveshaft

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

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor wiring rubbing on driveshaft

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

central rear under tray insecure and a bolt has been installed wrong and nearly went through a alloy water pipe

parking brake poor

Pass 18 Mar 2025 96,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,173 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 92,009 miles

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 88,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,247 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 85,247 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,329 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 81,329 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,621 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 75,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,075 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 74,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 70,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion on f+r brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2014 70,164 miles

slight corrosion on f+r brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2013 64,670 miles

chips in screen

front tyres worn to 3mm+ inside edges worn

Pass 28 Jan 2012 58,016 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2012 58,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres on 3mm

chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,087 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 50,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chips/cracks in windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

rear n/plate stained

Pass 30 Jan 2010 43,321 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 43,321 miles

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

crack in zone A of windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2009 35,728 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 35,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

2 stone chips in zone b of windscreen one is on the edge of zone a [less than 40mm]

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,177 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 23,343 miles

stone chip in zone b of windscreen [less than 40mm]

Fail 20 Jan 2007 23,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

stone chip in zone b of windscreen [less than 40mm]

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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DH53 BWV is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DH53 BWV, 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.

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DH53 BWV is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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