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SN53 FPG

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,001 mi
Last recorded25,001 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 FPG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 25,001 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 24,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 24,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 24,938 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 24,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 24,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,218 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arrms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,931 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion underbody and chassis and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 23,594 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,934 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 21,742 miles

surface corrosion on main brake pipes

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 25 Apr 2016 21,741 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

surface corrosion on main brake pipes

throttle sticks on

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

battery terminals insecure

o/s/r exhaust clamp corroded

parking brake warning lamp on

rear brake pads low

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,195 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Operation of foot brake slightly pulling steering to the left

Parking brake warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 18,574 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted on inside

Pass 13 May 2010 16,435 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 16,374 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing with age

Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,139 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 15,133 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 Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 14,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SN53 FPG is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN53 FPG, 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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SN53 FPG is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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