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SK52 HDJ

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,704 mi
Last recorded45,704 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 HDJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 45,704 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded AND ALL REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2025 43,169 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2025 43,165 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 42,499 miles

GENERAL SMALL OIL LEAKS

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,666 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 40,997 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 39,660 miles

Engine management light on

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

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,254 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,117 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 36,088 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine sump area ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,221 miles

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

front and rear suspension components have surface rust

offside parking brake effort is slightly weak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,552 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,524 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,721 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,297 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,988 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,942 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 12,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SK52 HDJ is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,950 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 SK52 HDJ, 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 23 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SK52 HDJ is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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