1964 Aston Martin DB5 4.0L Petrol · EMU 5
1964 Aston Martin DB5 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 1964. Recorded mileage 50,446 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2016. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN DB5
- Year / Origin
- 1964 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2016
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EMU 5 Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2015
- 50,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EMU 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1964 Aston Martin Db5 (EMU 5) between April 2009 and December 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
EMU 5 Mileage History
- 09/04/200946,782 mi
- 07/05/201048,425 mi+1,643 mi
- 21/04/201148,734 mi+309 mi
- 20/06/201249,936 mi+1,202 mi
- 19/05/201450,218 mi+282 mi
- 19/05/201450,218 mi
- 01/05/201550,375 mi+157 mi
- 17/12/201550,446 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 548 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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