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HX54 BWH

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,209 mi
Last recorded43,209 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 BWH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 43,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 42,364 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 42,364 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,725 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 41,709 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 39,444 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,169 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,727 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,876 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,568 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 27,568 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,675 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,673 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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HX54 BWH is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HX54 BWH, 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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HX54 BWH is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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