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MEZ 2225

2001 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,161 mi
Last recorded21,161 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish28,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 2225
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 21,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,965 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

engine light on

undershields fitted front to rear

Fail 17 Feb 2009

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

air bag light on

engine light on

undershields fitted front to rear

Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 47,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,165 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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MEZ 2225 is a 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 28,687 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 MEZ 2225, 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 25 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEZ 2225 registered?

MEZ 2225 is a 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is MEZ 2225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEZ 2225 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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