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MX51 WEF

2001 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,401 mi
Last recorded52,401 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish28,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 WEF
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 52,401 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 52,398 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 52,367 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 52,361 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 51,645 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner tread

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner tread

Fail 16 Feb 2018 48,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner tread

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner tread

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,504 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,733 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 35,883 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 32,518 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,474 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 21,273 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,937 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,937 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,304 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 15,754 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,338 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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MX51 WEF is a 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX51 WEF, 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.

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What year was MX51 WEF registered?

MX51 WEF is a 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is MX51 WEF safe to buy?

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