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LF53 NLP

2004 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,111 mi
Last recorded106,111 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NLP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 106,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 105,642 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 105,324 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Fail 1 Jun 2023 105,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 6 May 2022 104,682 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 104,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 104,679 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

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

reverse lamp/s inoperative

Pass 22 Mar 2021 101,038 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))

reversing lights not working

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,714 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))

reversing lights don't work

service brake performance feels worse than normally expected (have to push harder)

Fail 19 Mar 2020 98,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Front Position lamp not working LED flickers occasionally (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working LED flickers occasionally (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear undertray slightly loose

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reversing lights don't work

service brake performance feels worse than normally expected (have to push harder)

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,988 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 85,988 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 84,884 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,571 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,087 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 61,087 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)

N/S/R tyre flat

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,817 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,188 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre tread

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,472 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 49,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,945 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,431 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 NLP is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NLP, 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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LF53 NLP is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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