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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.

ARK 21 blue Aston Martin DB7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB7, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass36,673 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass34,929 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,929 miles
    Test number
    811652095102
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. 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
  13. Pass33,856 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,856 miles
    Test number
    164635032987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,959 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,959 miles
    Test number
    869034355023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,028 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,028 miles
    Test number
    416065914039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,421 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,421 miles
    Test number
    775897913062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,642 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,642 miles
    Test number
    895366641312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,312 miles (+3,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,312 miles
    Test number
    813524750360
    • NoteAll tyres close to limit
  19. Pass25,054 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,054 miles
    Test number
    553780109345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,311 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,311 miles
    Test number
    862307698221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,254 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,254 miles
    Test number
    583603187254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,735 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,735 miles
    Test number
    201610276250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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