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DB04 MSB

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,060 mi
Last recorded45,060 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB04 MSB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 45,060 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 41,806 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where it meets hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 41,243 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where it meets front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 41,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Rest of tyre is cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Rest of tyre is cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where it meets front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 40,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 40,592 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 40,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 39,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,556 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,287 miles

oil leak on sump

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 38,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,621 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 30,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,916 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 27,916 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2011 24,185 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,842 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 22,830 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 20,131 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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DB04 MSB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 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 DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DB04 MSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DB04 MSB registered?

DB04 MSB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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