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T40 BJH

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,727 mi
Last recorded123,727 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 BJH
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 123,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside head light washer missing

Fail 5 Dec 2025 123,705 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside head light washer missing

Pass 28 Nov 2024 119,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 119,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side and near side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 119,738 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,092 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 108,327 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 108,282 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,795 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,849 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,602 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,459 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 52,641 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,002 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,125 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2009 22,013 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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T40 BJH is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T40 BJH, 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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T40 BJH is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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