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BU04 EPJ

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,180 mi
Last recorded40,180 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 EPJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 40,180 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 40,163 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 39,914 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 39,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 38,046 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,765 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,444 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 34,261 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,589 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 30,266 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 30,234 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Hand brake outer pad deteriorating and braking.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,967 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 28,857 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 28,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 26,599 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,763 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 23,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,905 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 11,905 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 May 2007 9,172 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 9,172 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BU04 EPJ is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BU04 EPJ, 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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BU04 EPJ is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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