diff --git a/netbox/dcim/models.py b/netbox/dcim/models.py
index ba7928bd1..deaa9e834 100644
--- a/netbox/dcim/models.py
+++ b/netbox/dcim/models.py
@@ -1208,9 +1208,6 @@ class Interface(models.Model):
             pass
         return bool(self.connection)
 
-    def get_status_class(self):
-        return IFACE_ENABLED_CHOICES[self.enabled]
-
     @property
     def connection(self):
         try:
@@ -1237,6 +1234,9 @@ class Interface(models.Model):
             pass
         return None
 
+    def get_status_class(self):
+        return IFACE_ENABLED_CHOICES[self.enabled]
+
     # Used for  export
     def to_csv(self):
         return csv_format([