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MV55 FHW

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,045 mi
Last recorded126,045 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 FHW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 126,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 126,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,161 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 120,136 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,352 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2018 112,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,136 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 95,136 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 95,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,802 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,399 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,610 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 70,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs heavily scored and worn, possible cause of brake imbalace.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,530 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 53,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,514 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,830 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MV55 FHW is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MV55 FHW, 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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MV55 FHW is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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