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X700 AML

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,136 mi
Last recorded51,136 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX700 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 51,136 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,482 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 50,292 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 47,116 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,790 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,481 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,293 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,748 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 40,659 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,127 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 39,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 36,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Both front tyres have cut in tread, cords not visible

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)

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,659 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 30,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,862 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,237 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,423 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Jan 2008 23,423 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres wearing uneven

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,807 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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X700 AML is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X700 AML, 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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X700 AML is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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