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AC03 AYW

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,127 mi
Last recorded37,127 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AYW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 37,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,200 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 36,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,773 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,551 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak at radiator area ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint inner and outer (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint inner and outer (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,764 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,983 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,268 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,184 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 27,184 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,702 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 24,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,018 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 14,723 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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AC03 AYW is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,950 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 AC03 AYW, 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 23 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC03 AYW is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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