CarVerify

Free Car Check

V12 GBX

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Black Petrol 5935cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,866 mi
Last recorded40,866 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 GBX
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 40,866 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 40,580 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 40,229 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 39,863 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,388 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 39,358 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,093 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 39,093 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,765 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 38,755 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,531 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,419 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,914 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 34,860 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,153 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,824 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,974 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 31,962 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2009 30,222 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,690 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
Full Aston Martin Vanquish reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V12 GBX is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V12 GBX?

You can check the full history of V12 GBX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V12 GBX registered?

V12 GBX is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is V12 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 GBX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V12 GBX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V12 GBX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.