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FJ55 KXG

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,898 mi
Last recorded51,898 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 KXG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 51,898 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,882 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 51,820 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,765 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,743 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,701 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,615 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam really low output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over 5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and low inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and low inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,371 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges possible tracking fault

Pass 22 Aug 2015 46,863 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

malfunction indicator lamp on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,005 miles

Tyre sign on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,523 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,272 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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FJ55 KXG is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 42,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 KXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ55 KXG registered?

FJ55 KXG is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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