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DB51 JAY

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,451 mi
Last recorded69,451 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 JAY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 69,451 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 69,155 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 68,776 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,168 miles

Undertray's fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,230 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,200 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,667 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 55,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 24 Oct 2013 45,092 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 45,092 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,172 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 38,142 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front side light dim.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,839 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,584 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 25,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

vehicle presenter be aware off/side front tyre is cracking in tread area

Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,282 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,589 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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DB51 JAY is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DB51 JAY, 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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DB51 JAY is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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