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MY05 DBS

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,989 mi
Last recorded72,989 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY05 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 72,989 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 72,179 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 70,989 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,680 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 70,672 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,070 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,558 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,731 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,466 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,062 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,512 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,305 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to tyre wall

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 51,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to tyre wall

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2013 47,551 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,320 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,208 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 41,623 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,207 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,959 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,544 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,280 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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MY05 DBS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MY05 DBS, 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 MY05 DBS registered?

MY05 DBS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MY05 DBS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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