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V12 XKW

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

14,764 mi
Last recorded14,764 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 XKW
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 14,764 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 9,301 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 9,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 8,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 8,688 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 8,573 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

T.P.I warning light staying on

Pass 17 Feb 2020 8,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

T.P.I warning light staying on

Pass 1 Nov 2018 8,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 8,095 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has a mask converter fitted

Offside Front headlamp has a mask converter fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 7,991 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 7,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 7,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 7,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 7,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak would advise attention asap

Pass 8 Nov 2012 7,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2011 7,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 7,730 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 7,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,576 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2009 7,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 7,488 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,382 miles

gearbox oil pipes leaking

oil around front engine undertray

Pass 29 Aug 2006 7,172 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 XKW is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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