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WJ55 GSZ

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,407 mi
Last recorded85,407 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 GSZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 85,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 83,587 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 81,142 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 78,285 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 74,849 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 74,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,653 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 67,822 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 65,413 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,876 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,596 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 36,265 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 33,574 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,503 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,431 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,284 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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WJ55 GSZ is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WJ55 GSZ, 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 WJ55 GSZ registered?

WJ55 GSZ is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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