
Aston Martin DB7
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 5,935 cc
ARK 21MOT history
ARK 21 is a blue petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 18 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 36,673 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 36,673 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,026 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- ARK 21
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- DB7
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,935 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 18 Feb 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
ARK 21 was last recorded at 36,673 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 36,673 miles · 18 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,026 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 36,673 miles
- 2024 – 36,543 miles
- 2023 – 36,246 miles
- 2022 – 35,953 miles
- 2021 – 35,519 miles
- 2020 – 35,264 miles
- 2017 – 34,929 miles
- 2016 – 33,856 miles
- 2015 – 31,959 miles
- 2014 – 31,028 miles
- 2013 – 30,421 miles
- 2011 – 29,642 miles
- 2010 – 28,312 miles
- 2009 – 25,054 miles
- 2008 – 23,311 miles
- 2007 – 21,254 miles
- 2006 – 19,735 miles
- 2005 – 15,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront front foglamps inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover deteriorated and split (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover split (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 4x springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Coil spring corroded all rears
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and both rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing in treads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,673 miles1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 36,673 miles
- Test number
- 994810325559
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront front foglamps inoperative
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover deteriorated and split (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover split (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 4x springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy
Fail36,673 miles (+130)2 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,673 miles
- Test number
- 750623354672
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront front foglamps inoperative
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover deteriorated and split (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover split (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 4x springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy
Pass36,543 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 36,543 miles
- Test number
- 850936082863
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower rose joints boot perishing (5.3.2 (c))
Fail36,543 miles (+297)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,543 miles
- Test number
- 413700835528
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking on right hand side of engine at front (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all rear spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass36,246 miles (+293)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 36,246 miles
- Test number
- 723335710546
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive fluid leak right hand front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass35,953 miles (+434)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 35,953 miles
- Test number
- 574051356798
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm rear bushes splitting badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass35,519 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 35,519 miles
- Test number
- 209039430617
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail35,518 miles (+254)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,518 miles
- Test number
- 822275877222
- MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken both broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRight hand hand brake not working as well as left hand
Pass35,264 miles (+36)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 35,264 miles
- Test number
- 283881781123
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail35,228 miles (+299)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,228 miles
- Test number
- 812330019829
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass34,929 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 34,929 miles
- Test number
- 811652095102
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail34,928 miles (+1,072)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,928 miles
- Test number
- 741015245555
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass33,856 miles (+1,897)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 33,856 miles
- Test number
- 164635032987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,959 miles (+931)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 31,959 miles
- Test number
- 869034355023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,028 miles (+607)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 31,028 miles
- Test number
- 416065914039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,421 miles (+779)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 30,421 miles
- Test number
- 775897913062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,642 miles (+1,330)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 29,642 miles
- Test number
- 895366641312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,312 miles (+3,258)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 28,312 miles
- Test number
- 813524750360
- NoteAll tyres close to limit
Pass25,054 miles (+1,743)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 25,054 miles
- Test number
- 553780109345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,311 miles (+2,057)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 23,311 miles
- Test number
- 862307698221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,254 miles (+1,519)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 21,254 miles
- Test number
- 583603187254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,735 miles (+4,485)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 19,735 miles
- Test number
- 201610276250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 15,250 miles
- Test number
- 163348475236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about ARK 21
- What vehicle is registration ARK 21 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show ARK 21 on a blue petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 18 Feb 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does ARK 21 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ARK 21 is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on ARK 21?
- The MOT on ARK 21 is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has ARK 21 done?
- ARK 21 was recorded at 36,673 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,026 miles a year.
- Has ARK 21 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. ARK 21 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on ARK 21 ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on ARK 21 find?
- ARK 21 passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear; front front foglamps inoperative, and 11 more.
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