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WM02 FHW

2002 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Morgan Aero 820,291 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 FHW
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025
Pass 21 Aug 2024 42,812 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 42,810 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 42,723 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective End of wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both steering inner rack ends have slight play ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 42,708 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,221 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim has damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 41,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim has damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 38,522 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 36,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 36,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,942 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 18 Sep 2015 32,159 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 29,772 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,258 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,502 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,668 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,444 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,121 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 18,213 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,225 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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WM02 FHW is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 WM02 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM02 FHW?

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What year was WM02 FHW registered?

WM02 FHW is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is WM02 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM02 FHW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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