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V12 SSW

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,637 mi
Last recorded85,637 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 SSW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 85,637 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,260 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s upper rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,707 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 82,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,428 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 80,428 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,068 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,442 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,398 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,263 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 66,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,813 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,620 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 63,620 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,796 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 59,796 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,532 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 51,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,441 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,441 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,812 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,219 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 37,211 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,944 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 30,376 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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V12 SSW is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,950 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 DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V12 SSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V12 SSW is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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