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MX05 ECJ

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Bronze Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,839 mi
Last recorded58,839 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 ECJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 58,839 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 56,043 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 51,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 48,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 48,430 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,155 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 46,968 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,893 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 45,107 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering some objects

Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,121 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering some objects

Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,464 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,402 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,933 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,833 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 32,794 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,120 miles

Both front tyres wearing from outside edge

Tyre system fault lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,259 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 26,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,041 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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MX05 ECJ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Bronze with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX05 ECJ, 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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MX05 ECJ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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