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W8 ERO

2003 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Morgan Aero 819,060 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 ERO
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025
Pass 26 Nov 2024 6,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 6,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 5,767 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 4,874 miles

Slight free play detected in steering rack but shielding preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2021 4,870 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Slight free play detected in steering rack but shielding preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2020 4,091 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 4,047 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 3,879 miles

Nearside Rear slight play steering tie rod

Pass 29 Apr 2015 3,661 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 3,503 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 3,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,711 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 2,111 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 2,050 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 1,953 miles

handbrake travel long

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Aug 2007 1,669 miles

low reading o/s handbrake

Fail 21 Aug 2007 1,669 miles

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

low reading o/s handbrake

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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W8 ERO is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W8 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 W8 ERO registered?

W8 ERO is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is W8 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 ERO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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