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YD53 FMX

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,019 mi
Last recorded51,019 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 FMX
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 51,019 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 51,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 50,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 50,976 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 50,970 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 50,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,843 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 50,652 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 50,206 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 50,173 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front No. Plate Cracked

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,008 miles

Excessive corrossion to metal fuel lines.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,758 miles

Repair to nearside tyre

Slight corrossion to nearside rear brake disc centre

Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,861 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 44,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,343 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inside edges

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,198 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,316 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,617 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,418 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

full length undertrays fitted, unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,382 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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YD53 FMX is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YD53 FMX, 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 YD53 FMX registered?

YD53 FMX is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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