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FB05 GZW

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,928 mi
Last recorded41,928 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GZW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 41,928 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 39,282 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 39,182 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,122 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 39,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,808 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 28,808 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,614 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 38,608 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,249 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,082 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,483 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,829 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,587 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,437 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 21,437 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,559 miles

Both front tyres have cracks and have perished along the tread grooves

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 18,559 miles

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

Both front tyres have cracks and have perished along the tread grooves

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,291 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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FB05 GZW is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FB05 GZW, 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 FB05 GZW registered?

FB05 GZW is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 26 June 2005.

Is FB05 GZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB05 GZW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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