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Aston Martin DB7

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 5,935 cc

V12 NGKMOT history

V12 NGK is a blue petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 3 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 43,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V12 NGK 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
43,701 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 NGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 NGK was last recorded at 43,701 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,674 miles · 27 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
1,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,701 miles
  • 2023 – 43,674 miles
  • 2022 – 43,078 miles
  • 2021 – 42,909 miles
  • 2020 – 42,389 miles
  • 2019 – 42,014 miles
  • 2017 – 41,134 miles
  • 2016 – 30,908 miles
  • 2015 – 23,127 miles
  • 2013 – 22,141 miles
  • 2012 – 21,219 miles
  • 2010 – 21,199 miles
  • 2008 – 17,267 miles
  • 2007 – 16,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,701 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,701 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    43,701 miles
    Test number
    616882554522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass43,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    830750921197
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail43,674 miles (+596)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    780397642736
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass43,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,078 miles
    Test number
    591999464174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail43,078 miles (+169)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,078 miles
    Test number
    918892079333
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass42,909 miles (+520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,909 miles
    Test number
    938430932856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass42,389 miles (+375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,389 miles
    Test number
    456558624087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass42,014 miles (+880)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    436306420464
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor holed, but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor holed but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness around lower o/s/f engine bay area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met at 17%
    • AdvisoryService brake performance only just met at 51%

  9. Pass41,134 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,134 miles
    Test number
    648626952738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,539 miles (+7,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    498799626844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass30,908 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,908 miles
    Test number
    328418984795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail30,905 miles (+7,778)14 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,905 miles
    Test number
    430081841607
    • DangerousBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • DangerousBrake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)
    • DangerousFuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering retaining device insecure bushes worn (2.2.C.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering retaining device insecure bushes worn (2.2.C.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass23,127 miles (+986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,127 miles
    Test number
    539955205005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass22,141 miles (+922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,141 miles
    Test number
    317831593206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass21,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    21,219 miles
    Test number
    436001132251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,219 miles (+20)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,219 miles
    Test number
    507690022245
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass21,199 miles (+37)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,199 miles
    Test number
    833000160252
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering rack

  18. Fail21,162 miles (+3,895)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,162 miles
    Test number
    474498150299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering rack

  19. Pass17,267 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,267 miles
    Test number
    524500928311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,247 miles (+1,029)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,247 miles
    Test number
    214058918312
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteExhaust manifold stud missing. (O/S Bank)
    • NotePAS Pump has play in pulley bearing.

  21. Pass16,218 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,218 miles
    Test number
    451824427108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,213 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,213 miles
    Test number
    484220727192
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V12 NGK

Does V12 NGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 NGK is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 NGK?
The MOT on V12 NGK is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 NGK done?
V12 NGK was recorded at 43,701 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,416 miles a year.
Has V12 NGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 NGK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V12 NGK 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 V12 NGK find?
V12 NGK passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, and 3 more.

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