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V9 SEM

2004 Aston Martin DB7

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,378 mi
Last recorded20,378 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB722,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 SEM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 20,378 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 19,603 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 19,024 miles

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

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

Rear joints have slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2022 18,943 miles

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

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

slight play in rear drive tractor joints

Fail 10 Feb 2022 18,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

slight play in rear drive tractor joints

Pass 3 Feb 2021 18,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 18,806 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 18,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 17,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 17,522 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (approx) (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (approx) (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (approx) (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (approx) (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking within tread

Pass 8 Feb 2016 17,114 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,793 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 16,403 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 16,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 15,745 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 15,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,438 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 14,379 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 12,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,480 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,482 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,789 miles

oil leak suspect power steering

Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,842 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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V9 SEM is a 2004 Aston Martin DB7 in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V9 SEM, 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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V9 SEM is a 2004 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 14 March 2004.

Is V9 SEM safe to buy?

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