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LF53 KGX

2004 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,126 mi
Last recorded78,126 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 KGX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,126 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both front to rear brake pipes corroding, not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 78,120 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,815 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 76,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 73,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED PREVENTING PROPER INSPECTION OF UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,959 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,915 miles

covers fitted at time of inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,994 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

upper covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,026 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

upper covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,987 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 63,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 60,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,071 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,159 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,158 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 19,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,499 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 9,538 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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LF53 KGX is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LF53 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF53 KGX registered?

LF53 KGX is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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The MOT history for LF53 KGX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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