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474 FSM

1963 Aston Martin DB5

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,417 mi
Last recorded42,417 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1963 Aston Martin DB538,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration474 FSM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1963
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2025 42,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 41,836 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 41,807 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 41,805 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,613 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 41,359 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB5?

Based on 3,858 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Stop lamp not working 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
Headlamp aim too high 23
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474 FSM is a 1963 Aston Martin DB5 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Aston Martin DB5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 38,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 474 FSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB5 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 474 FSM registered?

474 FSM is a 1963 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 15 October 1963.

Is 474 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 474 FSM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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