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MFB 424

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,994 mi
Last recorded58,994 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFB 424
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 58,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2025 58,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 58,592 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 58,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 58,155 miles

secondary bonnet retaining device defective

Fail 4 Jun 2021 58,147 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

secondary bonnet retaining device defective

Pass 1 Apr 2020 57,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 7 Sep 2017 54,824 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 52,428 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,443 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,249 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,165 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 27,244 miles

n/s/f slight perishing on tread .

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,756 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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MFB 424 is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MFB 424, 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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MFB 424 is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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