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J19 APE

2002 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,440 mi
Last recorded65,440 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin DB734,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 APE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 65,440 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,317 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 63,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 60,745 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 60,310 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 58,969 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,710 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 52,329 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in drivershaft uj

Offside Rear slight play driveshaft uj

Pass 3 May 2017 50,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 47,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 43,261 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Apr 2012 28,654 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine check light staying on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage.

Slight oil leak rear axle pinion oil seal.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2011 26,292 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,421 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,638 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,441 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 17,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,624 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 10,772 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 10,415 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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J19 APE is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 34,368 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 J19 APE, 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 24 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J19 APE is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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