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MC05 AML

2005 Aston Martin Vanquish

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,551 mi
Last recorded35,551 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish21,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 35,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 35,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 35,409 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 35,258 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 34,821 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 34,743 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,227 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 34,069 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2017 34,062 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2015 33,733 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 33,732 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 33,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,459 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,111 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,496 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 24,428 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,249 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 15,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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MC05 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC05 AML, 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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What year was MC05 AML registered?

MC05 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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