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55 MC

2002 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,538 mi
Last recorded17,538 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin DB734,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 MC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 17,538 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 16,918 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 16,918 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rear wheels fitted to opposite sides (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 16,464 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 16,228 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 16,228 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (DONE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 15,844 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 15,648 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 15,160 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rust build up on braking faces (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 14,371 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front sub frame front bushes (2.4.G.2)

check engine light on

slight oil leaks from engine and rear differential

Pass 6 Feb 2017 13,831 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides Vee bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

fluctuation on offside front brake disc

headlamp lenses condensated

heater fan very noisey

oil leak from power steering supply pipe/s

Fail 24 Jan 2017 13,827 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides Vee bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

fluctuation on offside front brake disc

headlamp lenses condensated

heater fan very noisey

idle speed adjusted prior to test

oil leak from power steering supply pipe/s

Pass 9 Feb 2016 13,640 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres getting perished on shoulders

Pass 28 Jan 2015 13,246 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge n/s/front tyre cut on outer side wall

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 13,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge n/s/front tyre cut on outer side wall

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 12,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear tyres getting perished on shoulders

Pass 1 Feb 2013 11,619 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 11,619 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 11,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 10,996 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 10,289 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 8,755 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 8,086 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 8,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 7,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 6,058 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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55 MC is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 34,368 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 MC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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55 MC is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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