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M2 FFS

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,980 mi
Last recorded46,980 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 FFS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 46,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 44,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,482 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 41,430 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 39,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,668 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 33,530 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 33,050 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 32,382 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 31,706 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 31,705 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,352 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 27,373 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 25,347 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 23,256 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 21,324 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,371 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,509 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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M2 FFS is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M2 FFS, 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 M2 FFS registered?

M2 FFS is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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