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GN53 VBY

2004 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,217 mi
Last recorded69,217 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 VBY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 69,217 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 69,215 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Grease on disc. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated Cv grease on inner part of disc. (1.1.14 (b))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Bent at ferrule. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,629 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,363 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,479 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 63,215 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 62,949 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2018 62,719 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,428 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,039 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,013 miles

rear exhauts securing nuts corroded away

slight leak from o/s front water pipe

Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,029 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 20 Jun 2011 42,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,741 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,365 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,133 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 23,966 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT DISCS STARTING SCORE ON FACE

Pass 13 Dec 2006 15,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GN53 VBY is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GN53 VBY, 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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What year was GN53 VBY registered?

GN53 VBY is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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