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W17 HRS

2003 Morgan Aero 8

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,462 mi
Last recorded24,462 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Morgan Aero 819,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 HRS
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 24,462 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025
Pass 25 Mar 2024

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 20,826 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 19,903 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 19,218 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 18,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,785 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 17,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 17,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 17,042 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,775 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 16,369 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,114 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 19 Jan 2012 15,979 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 15,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,499 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,010 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,329 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,573 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 8,029 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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W17 HRS is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W17 HRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W17 HRS registered?

W17 HRS is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is W17 HRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 HRS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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