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4000 DB

1965 Aston Martin DB5

Silver Petrol 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,831 mi
Last recorded45,831 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1965 Aston Martin DB541,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4000 DB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1965
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 45,831 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 37,832 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,047 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 35,574 miles

n/s/f inner sill jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 34,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside inner sill holed at front jacking point

Fail 29 Apr 2013 34,653 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside inner sill holed at front jacking point

Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,619 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB5?

Based on 3,858 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Stop lamp not working 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
Headlamp aim too high 23
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4000 DB is a 1965 Aston Martin DB5 in Silver with a 3,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1965 Aston Martin DB5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 41,186 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 DB5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4000 DB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB5 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4000 DB registered?

4000 DB is a 1965 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 31 December 1965.

Is 4000 DB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4000 DB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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