MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB4?
Based on 3,026 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ESU 505 is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 in Silver with a 3,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1961 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 31,820 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 DB4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESU 505, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Aston Martin DB4 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 65 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of ESU 505?
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What year was ESU 505 registered?
ESU 505 is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 31 December 1961.
Is ESU 505 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ESU 505 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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