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ME51 MAX

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,684 mi
Last recorded38,684 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME51 MAX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 38,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 38,371 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,285 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,586 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 35,106 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 35,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 35,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

osf tyre wall damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2009 33,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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ME51 MAX is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ME51 MAX, 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 ME51 MAX registered?

ME51 MAX is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is ME51 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME51 MAX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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