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JM02 MAL

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,366 mi
Last recorded49,366 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM02 MAL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 49,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,208 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 48,728 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 47,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 46,889 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 46,529 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,687 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,739 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 40,739 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,989 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 37,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,633 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,199 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 26,199 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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JM02 MAL 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 JM02 MAL, 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 JM02 MAL registered?

JM02 MAL is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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