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LY03 YBW

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,527 mi
Last recorded36,527 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 YBW
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 36,527 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,092 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 34,098 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 34,098 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,019 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)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 30,019 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 29,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 28,036 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 28,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,165 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,650 miles

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

engine mangement light on

Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,494 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 15,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 13,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 12,212 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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LY03 YBW is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LY03 YBW, 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 LY03 YBW registered?

LY03 YBW is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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