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BU03 ZZX

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

80,958 mi
Last recorded80,958 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ZZX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 80,958 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 79,216 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 77,208 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 74,837 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,553 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,189 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 67,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,198 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 65,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing at flitch panel. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,072 miles

Light corrosion on offside and nearside front floors.

Light corrosion on offside and nearside front inner wings.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 61,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front floor has slight corrosion.

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 61,109 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all four rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 59,339 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 59,316 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 56,104 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

dampness around front of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,851 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,816 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness around oil sump

dampness around rear gearbox diff

side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 28 Jun 2011 47,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness around oil sump

dampness around rear gearbox diff

side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,171 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,932 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 34,897 miles

engine coolant light on

Fail 9 Mar 2009 34,858 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,127 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 30,127 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 29,315 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,315 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,985 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 26,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BU03 ZZX is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BU03 ZZX, 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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BU03 ZZX is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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