2004 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · GN53 VBY
2004 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 69,217 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GN53 VBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 69,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GN53 VBY 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 (GN53 VBY) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GN53 VBY Mileage History
- 22/09/202263,479 mi
- 25/09/202365,363 mi+1,884 mi
- 11/10/202467,629 mi+2,266 mi
- 12/12/202569,215 mi+1,586 mi
- 15/12/202569,217 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,776 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- IMS Bearing FailureSerious
Early M96 engines can suffer intermediate shaft bearing failure, leading to major internal damage.
- Cylinder Bore ScoringSerious
Later 3.6 engines can suffer bore wear, leading to ticking, smoke and expensive rebuilds.
- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
The rear main seal between engine and gearbox degrades over time, causing oil to leak into the bellhousing area. Often mistaken for IMS failure.
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