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JR53 MOG

2003 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,558 mi
Last recorded50,558 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Morgan Aero 819,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR53 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 50,558 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,944 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,448 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,705 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,857 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,231 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 45,231 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,096 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 37,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,772 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 33,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,059 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 29,966 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,966 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,424 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,065 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,663 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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JR53 MOG is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JR53 MOG, 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 JR53 MOG registered?

JR53 MOG is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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