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FJ55 KXH

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,757 mi
Last recorded36,757 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 KXH
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 36,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 36,658 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 36,320 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 35,535 miles

Rear 1,rear axle tyre tread getting low.2, rear brake pads 70% worn .

Fail 11 Nov 2019 35,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working light cluster shorting /inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear 1,rear axle tyre tread getting low.2, rear brake pads 70% worn .

Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,959 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear axle tyre tread getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,576 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,688 miles

n/s front brake hose steel portion showing signs of deteriation

rear park cables outer casings showing signs of deteriation / cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2016 32,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s front brake hose steel portion showing signs of deteriation

rear park cables outer casings showing signs of deteriation / cracking

Pass 18 May 2015 30,479 miles

n/s front tyre app limit wearing on inner tread

o/s front tyre on limit for wear , worn on inner tread.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,813 miles

mill light on but emmisions met with ease

n/s front tyre app limit

o/s front tyre on limit for wear worn on inner tread/shoulder

Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,975 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,379 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 14,988 miles

rear tyres worn to 4mm

Pass 17 Dec 2008 13,861 miles

rear tyres tread to 4m

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 KXH is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KXH, 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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FJ55 KXH is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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