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Aston Martin DB4

Silver · Petrol · 1961 · 3,670 cc

ESU 505MOT history

ESU 505 is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB4 first used on 31 Dec 1961. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2023
Mileage
73,911 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESU 505
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,670 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
31 Dec 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESU 505 was last recorded at 73,911 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,892 miles · 24 May 2022
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,911 miles
  • 2020 – 73,169 miles
  • 2017 – 72,735 miles
  • 2015 – 72,672 miles
  • 2014 – 72,603 miles
  • 2012 – 72,352 miles
  • 2011 – 72,067 miles
  • 2010 – 71,823 miles
  • 2009 – 71,460 miles
  • 2007 – 70,999 miles
  • 2006 – 69,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,911 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,911 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,911 miles
    Test number
    422248699727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,892 miles (+723)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,892 miles
    Test number
    158410560574
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass73,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,169 miles
    Test number
    377110730373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,168 miles (+433)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,168 miles
    Test number
    200769108834
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass72,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,735 miles
    Test number
    310056077379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,735 miles (+63)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,735 miles
    Test number
    128225007722
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
  7. Pass72,672 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,672 miles
    Test number
    717619525122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,603 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,603 miles
    Test number
    237806524418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,352 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,352 miles
    Test number
    499461852295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,067 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    139655951116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,823 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,823 miles
    Test number
    120722870052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,460 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,460 miles
    Test number
    972910489032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,999 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,999 miles
    Test number
    341223687437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    583086556215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESU 505

What vehicle is registration ESU 505 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESU 505 on a silver petrol Aston Martin DB4 first used on 31 Dec 1961. 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 ESU 505 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ESU 505 expired on 15 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ESU 505?
The MOT on ESU 505 expired on 15 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ESU 505 done?
ESU 505 was recorded at 73,911 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 268 miles a year.
Has ESU 505 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESU 505 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on ESU 505 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 ESU 505 find?
ESU 505 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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