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YVF 495

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,652 mi
Last recorded45,652 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVF 495
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 45,652 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 43,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 39,225 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 38,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 38,722 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 38,722 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,545 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 38,540 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,241 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,404 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,019 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,275 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 32,273 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,496 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 27,471 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,673 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,070 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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YVF 495 is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YVF 495, 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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YVF 495 is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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