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438 BMT

2005 Aston Martin Vanquish

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,386 mi
Last recorded48,386 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish21,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration438 BMT
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 48,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 42,511 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 38,039 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 33,336 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 23,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 16,658 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 16,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,638 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 11,889 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 8,905 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 8,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 8,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 7,862 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,208 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 7,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,506 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 6,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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438 BMT is a 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 21,662 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 438 BMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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438 BMT is a 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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