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VO02 FHW

2002 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,535 mi
Last recorded43,535 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Morgan Aero 820,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 FHW
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 43,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 43,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2023 43,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,938 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,907 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 41,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,370 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,296 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 38,812 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,439 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,159 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 32,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 30,623 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,321 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 26,998 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,094 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 25,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VO02 FHW is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO02 FHW, 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.

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What year was VO02 FHW registered?

VO02 FHW is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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