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LJ55 FRU

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,656 mi
Last recorded40,656 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FRU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 40,656 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 40,116 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 39,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,864 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,855 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 37,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,352 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,835 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 34,336 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 28,294 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 24,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2013 24,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2012 22,144 miles

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

advice dsc displayed traction control off

Pass 19 Nov 2012 22,144 miles

advice dsc displayed traction control off

Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 17,979 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 15,129 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 11,917 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 FRU is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ55 FRU registered?

LJ55 FRU is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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