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LX04 BFJ

2004 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,550 mi
Last recorded51,550 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 BFJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 51,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 50,993 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 50,411 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,606 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 48,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 47,785 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 47,784 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 177,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 177,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,386 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 109,386 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 103,529 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,651 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 102,649 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 83,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Jul 2009 74,270 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 74,245 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 67,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,262 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 21 Apr 2008 63,022 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 63,022 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,389 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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LX04 BFJ is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX04 BFJ, 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 LX04 BFJ registered?

LX04 BFJ is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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