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LJ55 FRC

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,656 mi
Last recorded69,656 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FRC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 69,656 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,939 miles

coolant leak

Pass 26 Feb 2024 61,075 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 50,078 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

tyre pressure message illuminated

Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 39,066 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 39,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick park brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,852 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 28,960 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 28,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,407 miles

off-side rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,780 miles

near-side front tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,979 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,285 miles

vehicle presenter be aware off-side front tyre cracking at main tread area

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,632 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,674 miles

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)

vehicle presenter be aware that both rear tyres are begining to crack in the tread

vehicle presenter be aware that the n/s/r tyre has damage/cuts on the side wall though they are not excessive enough to reach the cord.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 13,713 miles

near/side rear outer tyre wall has cuts

vehicle presenter be aware near/side front tyre cracking in main tread area

Fail 23 Jul 2009 13,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

near/side rear outer tyre wall has cuts

vehicle presenter be aware near/side front tyre cracking in main tread area

Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,150 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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LJ55 FRC is a 2005 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 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 LJ55 FRC, 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 LJ55 FRC registered?

LJ55 FRC is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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