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X55 DHP

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,442 mi
Last recorded100,442 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 DHP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 100,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2025 100,437 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 100,228 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF/NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 98,340 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 97,785 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear parking (secondary brake) binding slightly

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking (secondary brake) binding slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2021 97,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 96,914 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded predominantly rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 96,914 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded predominantly rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 96,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 95,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint into centre pipe, o/s (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,693 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 92,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 90,295 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 90,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 79,494 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 68,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,876 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,165 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 35,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions light on

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,604 miles

NSR angle sensor broken next to NSR anti - roll bar drop link

oily rag left under oil filter

Pass 12 Jul 2007 13,612 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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X55 DHP is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,926 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 DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X55 DHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X55 DHP is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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