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HF53 GDZ

2003 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,083 mi
Last recorded11,083 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Morgan Aero 819,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 GDZ
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 11,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front steering arm has play in inner joint

Pass 11 Oct 2014 10,265 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 10,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 10,242 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 10,217 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 6,698 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 6,698 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 5,214 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 3,761 miles

Slight play o/s & n/s lower balljoints

How Reliable is the Morgan Aero 8?

Based on 4,650 MOT tests across 388 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Headlamp aim too low 36
Headlamp aim too high 30
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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HF53 GDZ is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Aero 8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF53 GDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Aero 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF53 GDZ registered?

HF53 GDZ is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is HF53 GDZ safe to buy?

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