2004 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · 453 ORA
2004 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 65,655 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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453 ORA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 65,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
453 ORA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Porsche 911 (453 ORA) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working Both. Unable to determine wipers effectiveness due to washers not working. (3.5 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
453 ORA Mileage History
- 04/06/202462,062 mi
- 13/06/202462,149 mi+87 mi
- 11/06/202563,495 mi+1,346 mi
- 12/06/202563,577 mi+82 mi
- 11/06/202665,655 mi+2,078 mi
Average of roughly 1,781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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