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FN53 DDO

2004 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 DDO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 98,609 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 98,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 97,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,084 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 95,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,020 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,169 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 85,101 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,461 miles

all four brake discs corrosion to inner and outer faces.

both front head lamps poor beam image.

fuel filler cap rubber seal perished.

stone chip to windscreen out side swept area.

tread depths: both front on 3.5mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: front: 225/40 ZR 18 92Y, rear 295/30 ZR 18 92Y.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 82,461 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four brake discs corrosion to inner and outer faces.

both front head lamps poor beam image.

fuel filler cap rubber seal perished.

stone chip to windscreen out side swept area.

tread depths: both front on 3.5mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: front: 225/40 ZR 18 92Y, rear 295/30 ZR 18 92Y.

Pass 10 May 2013 81,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tread depths: n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: front 225/40 ZR18 92Y, rear 295/30 ZR 18.

Pass 4 May 2012 77,258 miles

damage to front bumper lower skirt

n/s/f brake pads wearing thin

slight corrosion to all brake discs

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 3mm 225/40zr18 front 295/30zr18 rear

Fail 3 May 2012 77,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to front bumper lower skirt

n/s/f brake pads wearing thin

slight corrosion to all brake discs

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 3mm 225/40zr18 front 295/30zr18 rear

Pass 10 May 2011 73,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade has small splits along lenth of blade.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 225/40 ZR 18 92Y, 295/30 ZR 18.

Pass 7 May 2010 70,028 miles

damage to bodywork

n/s/f outer brake pad low

o/s/f inner brake pad low

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm both rear new 225/40zr18 92y front 295/30zr18 rear

Fail 6 May 2010 70,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

damage to bodywork

n/s/f outer brake pad low

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/f inner brake pad low

o/s/r tyre near legal limit and nail in tread

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 1.6mm o/s/r 2mm 225/40zr18 92y front 295/30zr18 rear

Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,458 miles

both front wiper blades smearing slightly.

corrosion forming to inner face of front discs.

front brake pads getting low.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: front: 225/40/18Y, rear: 295/30/ ZR 18

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface rust on brake discs

tyre dephs o/s/f8mm n/s/f8mm o/s/r8mm n/s/r8mm

tyre size front 225/40 18y rear 295/3018y

Fail 29 Apr 2008 59,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

2mm on offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

surface rust on brake discs

tyre dephs o/s/f8mm n/s/f8mm o/s/r2mm n/s/r1mm

tyre size front 225/40 18y rear 295/3018y

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,813 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 54,813 miles

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

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

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

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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FN53 DDO is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN53 DDO, 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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FN53 DDO is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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