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JLS 5

2002 Morgan Aero 8

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,882 mi
Last recorded25,882 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Morgan Aero 820,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLS 5
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 25,882 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 25,862 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 25,860 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 25,416 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 24,756 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,511 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 24,064 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 23,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,381 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,738 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,296 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,796 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 10,181 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 8,192 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 6,988 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 5,237 miles

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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JLS 5 is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 20,291 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 JLS 5, 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 24 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLS 5 registered?

JLS 5 is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is JLS 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLS 5 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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