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EY05 BCE

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,100 mi
Last recorded59,100 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 BCE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 59,100 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 57,313 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 55,334 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,388 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,009 miles

front tyres cracking between treads and on tyre walls

Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,321 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,956 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,023 miles

Chassis number 5 not J

Rear tyre outer grooves not deemed to be tread pattern by Bridgestone

Fail 19 Apr 2016 38,023 miles

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

Chassis number 5 not J

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

Pass 6 May 2015 37,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 36,814 miles

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)

Tyre warning light on

Pass 15 May 2013 32,486 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight pitting to inner faces front brake discs

Fail 13 May 2013 32,472 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight pitting to inner faces front brake discs

Pass 9 May 2012 30,570 miles

Bonnet safety catch partially seized.

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 25,302 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 19,484 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,555 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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EY05 BCE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY05 BCE, 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 21 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY05 BCE registered?

EY05 BCE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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