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RX04 BYT

2004 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,497 mi
Last recorded53,497 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB722,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 BYT
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,497 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,669 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 51,065 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear n/s rear exhaust silencer loose

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

Offside Rear o/s rear exhaust silencer loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

check engine warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,425 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension units

welding repairs have been carried out to the vehicle, heavy underseal applied seems secure at time of test.

Fail 3 Feb 2017 50,344 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play UJ (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Near engine mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play UJ (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension & steering components rusty

Underside generally rusty & soft in places

Fail 24 Oct 2016 50,250 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front floors corroded

oil leak

surface corrision on all suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,804 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 49,777 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,875 miles

General under vehicle corrosion.

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,352 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 48,289 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

under body rust

Pass 3 May 2012 47,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

tested wet under body rust

Fail 28 Apr 2012 47,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

tested wet under body rust

Pass 23 Apr 2011 43,494 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine pan and cover sills fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,831 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

under body rust

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,968 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,783 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,693 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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RX04 BYT is a 2004 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 22,756 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 DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX04 BYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RX04 BYT is a 2004 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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