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HX53 AKN

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,260 mi
Last recorded53,260 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 AKN
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 53,260 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 51,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 48,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 46,538 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 42,650 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,995 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,308 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 40,255 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,046 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,219 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,138 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 32,138 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,639 miles

Front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,639 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,362 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 31,362 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,670 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,968 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,000 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,245 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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HX53 AKN is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,950 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 DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 AKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX53 AKN registered?

HX53 AKN is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is HX53 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 AKN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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