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MEL 5F

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

10,293 mi
Last recorded10,293 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEL 5F
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 10,293 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 10,218 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 9,752 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 9,752 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 9,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 9,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 9,588 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 9,421 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 9,414 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush gaiters split.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 9,265 miles

Offside 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 27 Jul 2015 9,044 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 8,714 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 7,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 7,505 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 7,202 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 6,789 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 6,508 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 6,296 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 5,689 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 4,893 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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MEL 5F is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MEL 5F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEL 5F registered?

MEL 5F is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is MEL 5F safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEL 5F shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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