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W247 PMS

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,834 mi
Last recorded76,834 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 PMS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 76,834 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,314 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 76,113 miles

play in both rear drive shafts

Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,411 miles

play in n/s/r drive shaft

Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,254 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 75,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All coil springs corroded

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,615 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,923 miles

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

all under body and brake pipes have been undersealed

Fail 9 Jan 2019 71,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

all under body and brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,340 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 67,604 miles

both front tyres perishing and have slight splits

Pass 5 May 2016 66,834 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 May 2015 66,061 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 65,478 miles

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

underneath of vehicle is quite rusty in places

Pass 2 May 2013 64,451 miles

front floors rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to offside and nearside front floor(outside prescribed areas)

light surface over corrosion over front and rear chassis members and surrounding areas

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread(not within fail critera)

plastic oversills fitted restricting access to inspect prescribed areas

sat. nav removed from drivers view

Fail 16 Mar 2012 63,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to offside and nearside front floor(outside prescribed areas)

light surface over corrosion over front and rear chassis members and surrounding areas

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread(not within fail critera)

plastic oversills fitted restricting access to inspect prescribed areas

sat. nav removed from drivers view

Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,052 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 62,052 miles

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 60,284 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 60,284 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,848 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 57,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,351 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 51,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 49,089 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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W247 PMS is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 40,820 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 W247 PMS, 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 26 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W247 PMS is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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