53JC - ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
The Aston Martin Vanquish, often referred to simply as the Vanquish, stands as a flagship grand tourer from the renowned British manufacturer Aston Martin. Launched in 2001, this model exemplifies the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship, performance, and timeless design. Built at Aston Martin’s Gaydon facility, the Vanquish features a striking exterior and a luxurious interior, combining advanced engineering with elegant aesthetics. Its core specifications include a powerful V12 engine, delivering impressive speed and agility, making it a standout in the luxury sports car segment. With each iteration, the Vanquish has maintained its reputation for exclusivity and craftsmanship, solidifying its place among Aston Martin’s most iconic models.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
The Aston Martin Vanquish (registration 53JC), manufactured in 2004 and first registered in October 2004, is a black petrol vehicle with a 5935cc engine. It has CO2 emissions of 396 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 1 May 2025 and valid until 2 May 2026. It has recorded a mileage of 51,686 miles. The MOT included minor advisories: a damaged windscreen not affecting driver visibility and a damaged dust cover on the nearside rear shock absorber ball joint. No serious mechanical issues are noted from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 01 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,686 mi
Expires: 02 May 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber ball joint dust cover damaged
Passed - 15 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,319 mi
Expires: 02 May 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 03 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,524 mi
Expires: 02 May 2024
Passed - 22 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,078 mi
Expires: 21 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 16 March 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,578 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 18 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,118 mi
Expires: 17 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 28 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,961 mi
Expires: 27 May 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,741 mi
Expires: 17 October 2020
Passed - 11 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,837 mi
Expires: 17 April 2019
Passed - 18 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,062 mi
Expires: 17 April 2018
Failed - 22 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,048 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 10 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,614 mi
Expires: 09 March 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 14 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,321 mi
Expires: 29 April 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Passed - 07 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,605 mi
Expires: 29 April 2015
Passed - 30 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,536 mi
Expires: 29 April 2014
Passed - 30 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,392 mi
Expires: 04 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 26 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,363 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 02 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,237 mi
Expires: 04 November 2012
Passed - 21 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,978 mi
Expires: 04 November 2011
Passed - 05 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,669 mi
Expires: 04 November 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Failed - 02 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,663 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 17 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,971 mi
Expires: 16 October 2009
Passed - 12 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,143 mi
Expires: 11 October 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 53JC?
The MOT expires on 02 May 2026.
What is the tax status of 53JC?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2025.
What are the specifications of 53JC?
This is a 2004 ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 5935cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 53JC?
This vehicle produces 396 g/km of CO2 emissions.