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M11 ESM

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,492 mi
Last recorded35,492 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 ESM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 35,492 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 34,968 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 34,431 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 34,861 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,774 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 34,698 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,576 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,421 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 33,510 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,010 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,548 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,572 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 20,557 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 20,557 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,123 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 16,123 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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M11 ESM is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black 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 M11 ESM, 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 M11 ESM registered?

M11 ESM is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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