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EU05 GFJ

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,434 mi
Last recorded62,434 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GFJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 62,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 62,402 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,220 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot greasy

underbody panels and full sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 23 Apr 2024 58,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 57,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 57,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,442 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 55,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 55,029 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 53,987 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2018 51,623 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,641 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,259 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,088 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 15,253 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,463 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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EU05 GFJ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EU05 GFJ, 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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EU05 GFJ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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