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M1 ERO

2003 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,903 mi
Last recorded25,903 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Morgan Aero 819,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 ERO
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 25,903 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 25,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 24,203 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 23,693 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,518 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 23,383 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage to o/s of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 23,247 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 23,061 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,703 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 22,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight free play in the steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Aug 2015 21,738 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 19,040 miles

Nearside headlamp bulb slightly reduced output

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,040 miles

Nearside headlamp bulb slightly reduced output

Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,539 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 10 Sep 2010 18,005 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam output slightly reduced

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 18,005 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam output slightly reduced

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 16,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 16,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,718 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,932 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,321 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm

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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M1 ERO is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M1 ERO, 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 M1 ERO registered?

M1 ERO is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is M1 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 ERO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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