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J1 CUM

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,567 mi
Last recorded65,567 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 CUM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 65,567 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 65,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,019 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 57,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 44,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPED ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPED ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,682 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 38,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 34,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,783 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,969 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 26,963 miles

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bold on edges (raised tread)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,290 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 24,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 24,265 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight wear on both front brake disc inner faces.

Slight wear on both rear brake disc inner faces.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,722 miles

Nearside 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 23 Mar 2009 19,429 miles

Nearside 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 12 Feb 2008 13,970 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

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

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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J1 CUM is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J1 CUM, 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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J1 CUM is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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