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V121 EMJ

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,548 mi
Last recorded94,548 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 EMJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 94,548 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 92,912 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,507 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,546 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,553 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 81,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody and suspension components corroded. Slight brake pipe corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 77,411 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle support brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 77,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside rear tyre treads have multiple splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 75,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,279 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 69,395 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 63,242 miles

play in offside rear hub assembly

rear windscreen broken

Pass 10 May 2012 56,879 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,565 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

engine coolant leak from top of radiator

offside parking brake performance slightly low

surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,682 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,904 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 23,904 miles

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

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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V121 EMJ is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 39,484 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 V121 EMJ, 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 25 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V121 EMJ is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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