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M30 KLJ

2004 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,600 mi
Last recorded55,600 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish20,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 KLJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 55,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 53,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 53,079 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2021 52,097 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2020 51,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone at limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 50,357 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 50,139 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2016 49,065 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 48,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,845 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

g/box fault light on

Fail 20 Mar 2012 43,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

g/box fault light on

h/brake light on all time

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,880 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2010 39,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damaged

Pass 29 May 2009 29,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,429 miles

Oil leak

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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M30 KLJ is a 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M30 KLJ, 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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M30 KLJ is a 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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