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MX05 FJU

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,535 mi
Last recorded49,535 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 FJU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 49,535 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 49,297 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,683 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 47,952 miles

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,122 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 47,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,484 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 45,418 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 45,418 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 43,368 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,352 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 39,158 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,225 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 35,055 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,460 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 29,960 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 27,616 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,747 miles

Has front O/S floorpan damage where incorrectly jacked up.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 20,747 miles

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

Has front O/S floorpan damage where incorrectly jacked up.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,044 miles

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

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

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 FJU is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MX05 FJU, 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 MX05 FJU registered?

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

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