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FJ04 DFY

2004 Porsche Carrera

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,293 mi
Last recorded94,293 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Carrera47,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 DFY
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 94,293 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 90,044 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 87,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 87,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,015 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential seal O.S. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 83,015 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential seal O.S. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 74,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,275 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,192 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 66,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 65,426 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 63,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,024 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 56,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise inside faces of all four discs badly scored and corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,170 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise inside faces of all four discs badly scored and corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,410 miles

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

advise inside faces of front discs grooved

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,476 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel cap seal perrished

Fail 18 Aug 2009 36,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in outer sidewall on nearside front tyre

fuel cap seal perrished

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,265 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,059 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,591 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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FJ04 DFY is a 2004 Porsche Carrera in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 47,483 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ04 DFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 22 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FJ04 DFY is a 2004 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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