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LF04 DFA

2004 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,942 mi
Last recorded102,942 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 DFA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2024 101,114 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror slightly deterated

Fail 31 Oct 2024 101,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside door mirror slightly deterated

Pass 1 Nov 2023 99,464 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 99,461 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to illegal tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/18 pzero rosso (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,185 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 93,730 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 93,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 89,969 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 89,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 88,008 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts corroded into calipers. Rears greased into caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,894 miles

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

brake pad warning light on ,all pads look fine

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,064 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,707 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,804 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 78,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs badly worn

rear discs badly worn

Fail 23 Mar 2011 61,851 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs badly worn

rear discs badly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,693 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,011 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,968 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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LF04 DFA is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LF04 DFA, 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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LF04 DFA is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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