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HE51 ANK

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,869 mi
Last recorded53,869 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE51 ANK
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 53,869 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 53,667 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 53,443 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,012 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,887 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,245 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,302 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,738 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,644 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,402 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,257 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,040 miles

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 7 Nov 2012 34,021 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,761 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

inner face front discs deteriating

Fail 7 Nov 2011 21,756 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

inner face front discs deteriating

Pass 3 Nov 2010 19,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 14,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 14,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,310 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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HE51 ANK 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 85.7%.

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 HE51 ANK, 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 HE51 ANK registered?

HE51 ANK is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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