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V12 CBK

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,033 mi
Last recorded43,033 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 CBK
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 43,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 42,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 41,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 40,381 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 39,344 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 39,344 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 39,284 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,044 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 39,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 38,951 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front indicator bulb slightly white.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 38,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Boot space full obscuring some components.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front indicator bulb slightly white.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,224 miles

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

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

Rear flexible brake hose slightly perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,038 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 36,035 miles

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)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,851 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 30,006 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 30,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,586 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,115 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,636 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 20,820 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE WARNING WIRES TOUCHING WHEEL RIM ON FULL LOCK

Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,068 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,433 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V12 CBK is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V12 CBK, 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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V12 CBK is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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