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HM52 SPY

2004 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,034 mi
Last recorded81,034 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish20,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM52 SPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 81,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 80,939 miles

Full length Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,302 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,976 miles

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,857 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,284 miles

Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 76,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,519 miles

Engine management light is illuminated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,670 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 72,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

engine lamp on

Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 70,780 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,565 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 64,895 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 64,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 59,366 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,052 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,599 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,937 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,350 miles

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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HM52 SPY is a 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 20,932 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 HM52 SPY, 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 22 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HM52 SPY registered?

HM52 SPY is a 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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