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LW52 FWU

2002 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,378 mi
Last recorded91,378 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin DB734,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 FWU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 91,378 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 91,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 90,889 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 90,359 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 88,218 miles

Rear support frame bush's broken.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 88,216 miles

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear support frame bush's broken.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 86,812 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 86,812 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,734 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 85,732 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,900 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 84,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,739 miles

Offside Rear Wiper fixings needs attention.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring cup mount. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear axel oil leak..

rear support cotton real bushes broken .

Fail 19 Nov 2015 81,832 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened back of discs excessively corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring cup mount. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear axel oil leak..

rear support cotton real bushes broken .

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,373 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,915 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 73,915 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack has side movement under load

wiper blade insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,411 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 70,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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LW52 FWU is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 34,368 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 DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW52 FWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LW52 FWU registered?

LW52 FWU is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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