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Aston Martin Vanquish

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,935 cc

53 JCMOT history

53 JC is a black petrol Aston Martin Vanquish first used on 5 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

53 JC black Aston Martin Vanquish – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin Vanquish, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
52,426 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
53 JC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
Vanquish
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

53 JC was last recorded at 52,426 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2022: 48,078 miles, lower than 48,578 miles on 16 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,686 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
740 miles
Average per year
1,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,426 miles
  • 2025 – 51,686 miles
  • 2024 – 51,319 miles
  • 2023 – 50,524 miles
  • 2022 – 48,078 miles
  • 2021 – 46,118 miles
  • 2020 – 44,961 miles
  • 2019 – 42,741 miles
  • 2018 – 40,837 miles
  • 2017 – 39,062 miles
  • 2016 – 36,614 miles
  • 2015 – 34,321 miles
  • 2014 – 32,605 miles
  • 2013 – 30,536 miles
  • 2012 – 30,392 miles
  • 2011 – 28,237 miles
  • 2010 – 24,978 miles
  • 2009 – 22,669 miles
  • 2008 – 20,971 miles
  • 2007 – 18,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,426 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,426 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    746299505661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,686 miles (+367)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,686 miles
    Test number
    409399534378
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber ball joint dust cover damaged
  3. Pass51,319 miles (+795)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    51,319 miles
    Test number
    269837486937
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass50,524 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    50,524 miles
    Test number
    366863869287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,078 miles (-500)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,078 miles
    Test number
    492669159153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail48,578 miles (+2,460)2 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,578 miles
    Test number
    976334027205
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass46,118 miles (+1,157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,118 miles
    Test number
    171548392273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass44,961 miles (+2,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,961 miles
    Test number
    812858052292
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass42,741 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,741 miles
    Test number
    539707961571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,837 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,837 miles
    Test number
    727108000496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,062 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,062 miles
    Test number
    565374859202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,048 miles (+2,434)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,048 miles
    Test number
    997411490312
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass36,614 miles (+2,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,614 miles
    Test number
    165267960305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass34,321 miles (+1,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,321 miles
    Test number
    928354105148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
  15. Pass32,605 miles (+2,069)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,605 miles
    Test number
    237117294015
    • NoteUneven wear to both nearside and offside rear tyres.Both also worn close to the legal limit
  16. Pass30,536 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,536 miles
    Test number
    536830123166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,392 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,392 miles
    Test number
    848964302363
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail30,363 miles (+2,126)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,363 miles
    Test number
    859670402375
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on inner edges
  19. Pass28,237 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,237 miles
    Test number
    105146501362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,978 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,978 miles
    Test number
    340324190493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,669 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,669 miles
    Test number
    491439509323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteUndertray fitted
  22. Fail22,663 miles (+1,692)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,663 miles
    Test number
    250906809391
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass20,971 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,971 miles
    Test number
    780971398240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,143 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,143 miles
    Test number
    824245887240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a cut on the tread

Questions about 53 JC

What vehicle is registration 53 JC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 53 JC on a black petrol Aston Martin Vanquish first used on 5 Oct 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 53 JC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 53 JC is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 53 JC?
The MOT on 53 JC is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 53 JC done?
53 JC was recorded at 52,426 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 1,835 miles a year.
Has 53 JC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 53 JC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on 53 JC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 53 JC find?
53 JC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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