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HLG 456C

1965 Aston Martin DB5

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,700 mi
Last recorded4,700 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1965 Aston Martin DB541,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLG 456C
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1965
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 4,700 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 4,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 4,539 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 4,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 2,709 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 2,642 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 2,563 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 2,508 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

no width marking on rear tyres but both appear to be matching and suitable

Fail 20 Aug 2013 2,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

main beam warning was not working - now repaired

rear axle restraining strap rubs nearside tyre on full droop

rear tyre sizes not marked but appear to match and are suitable

Pass 20 Aug 2013 2,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

main beam warning was not working - now repaired

rear axle restraining strap rubs nearside tyre on full droop

rear tyre sizes not marked but appear to match and are suitable

Fail 16 Jul 2012 2,233 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake and clutch pedal return springs attachment corroded

rear tyre width not marked (both 70 profile and 15" as front)

steering rack rubber mountings deteriorated leading to slight lateral movement in rack

various brakes piped taped up, painted or thickly greased, hindering inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2012 2,233 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake and clutch pedal return springs attachment corroded

rear tyre width not marked (both 70 profile and 15" as front)

steering rack rubber mountings deteriorated leading to slight lateral movement in rack

various brakes piped taped up, painted or thickly greased, hindering inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2011 2,157 miles

Headlamp Covers Split

Indicator Relay Insecure under O/S Bonnet

O/S/R Inner wheel Arch Corroded & Weak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 2,032 miles

O/S/F Top Wishbone Bushes Perished

Pass 11 Aug 2009 1,958 miles

O/S/F Top Wishbone Bushes Perrished

Pass 17 Jul 2008 1,823 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 1,686 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 1,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 1,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 1,309 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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HLG 456C is a 1965 Aston Martin DB5 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLG 456C, 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 HLG 456C registered?

HLG 456C is a 1965 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 1 February 1965.

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