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V12 JAP

2004 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,269 mi
Last recorded15,269 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish20,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 JAP
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 15,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 15,252 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 15,250 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 15,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 15,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 15,114 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic trims over outer sills and under-trays fitted

rear lower suspension arm inner bushes perrished

Fail 28 Feb 2022 15,108 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic trims over outer sills and under-trays fitted

rear lower suspension arm inner bushes perrished

Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,091 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 15,025 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 14,973 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 14,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 14,860 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 14,733 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 14,728 miles

offside rear track arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 13,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 13,765 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 13,759 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 13,463 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 13,047 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,357 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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V12 JAP is a 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 20,932 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 JAP, 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 22 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V12 JAP is a 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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