2004 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · YT04 AED
2004 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 72,770 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT04 AED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 72,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT04 AED 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 (YT04 AED) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are 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: “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
YT04 AED Mileage History
- 12/09/202271,246 mi
- 06/04/202471,464 mi+218 mi
- 08/04/202471,466 mi+2 mi
- 02/12/202471,615 mi+149 mi
- 21/11/202572,770 mi+1,155 mi
Average of roughly 477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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