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SN53 FNW

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,828 mi
Last recorded42,828 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 FNW
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 42,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,786 miles

front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorating

under trays fitted to vehicle obstructing view to under side components

Pass 13 Jun 2019 41,180 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 40,850 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 38,818 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 37,221 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2016 37,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,677 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 34,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,141 miles

engine management light showing on dash

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,617 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,233 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,763 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,813 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,589 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,864 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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SN53 FNW is a 2003 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 90%.

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 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 SN53 FNW, 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 SN53 FNW registered?

SN53 FNW is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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