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OU03 LEJ

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Bronze Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,258 mi
Last recorded35,258 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 LEJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 35,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2010 35,258 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 34,822 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 34,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 34,242 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 30,431 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 30,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,408 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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OU03 LEJ is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Bronze with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 23,889 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 OU03 LEJ, 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 23 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 OU03 LEJ registered?

OU03 LEJ is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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