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LJ54 FHU

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,567 mi
Last recorded111,567 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 FHU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 111,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 108,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 108,852 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 105,729 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

No oil on dipstick (topped up 3.5 ltrs)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 100,604 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted preventing view of components

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 63,505 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,331 miles

Undercover fitted obscuring inspection of underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2018 54,709 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,146 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,128 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014
Fail 4 Nov 2013 47,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,012 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,747 miles

fuel filler cap teather broken

Fail 19 Oct 2011 38,578 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

fuel filler cap teather broken

Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,578 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

fuel filler cap teather broken

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,537 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,130 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,347 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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LJ54 FHU is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,926 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 LJ54 FHU, 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 22 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ54 FHU is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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