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MF 38

2002 Aston Martin Vanquish

Gold Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,170 mi
Last recorded56,170 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish25,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF 38
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 56,170 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 51,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 48,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 46,330 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 46,278 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Well Below Effort. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,866 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Parking brake performances poor and only just meet requirements.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Judder to both front service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 41,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 40,710 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,897 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,106 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,721 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,529 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 34,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 30,231 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,794 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,283 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,568 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner egde

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,677 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,388 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 17,375 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,439 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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MF 38 is a 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish in Gold with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 25,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF 38, 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 24 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 MF 38 registered?

MF 38 is a 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is MF 38 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF 38 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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