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JSB 1A

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,311 mi
Last recorded23,311 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSB 1A
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 23,311 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 22,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 21,639 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 21,173 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,012 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear PARKING BRAKE PADS CRACKING AND BEGINING TO BREAK UP.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 20,887 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 20,774 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under trays fitted from front to back

Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,747 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 20,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and deterorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 20,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 20,595 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,552 miles

two front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,165 miles

NSR brake disc corroded on inner edge but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSR brake disc corroded on inner edge but not seriously weakened.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,882 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 17,882 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,926 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,167 miles

Offside Handbrake cable insecurely fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust tail pipe trims clamps broken

Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,994 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 130,156 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 13,089 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,966 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 11,966 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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JSB 1A 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 83.3%.

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 JSB 1A, 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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JSB 1A is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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