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LF53 SWO

2004 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,353 mi
Last recorded38,353 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 38,353 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 38,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 38,140 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 37,630 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 37,613 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,463 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 37,305 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,797 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 36,797 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,217 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 Nov 2014 33,925 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 22 Jul 2014 33,286 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,944 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,944 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,412 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,878 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 29,878 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 27,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,640 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Oct 2007 13,505 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 12,811 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)

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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 SWO is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LF53 SWO, 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 LF53 SWO registered?

LF53 SWO is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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