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AE02 MOG

2003 Morgan Aero 8

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

32,091 mi
Last recorded32,091 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Morgan Aero 819,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 32,091 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 28,772 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 25,620 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 22,880 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 19,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 18,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 17,330 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 17,330 miles

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

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 16,850 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 15,982 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 15,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,773 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,665 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,508 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,354 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,990 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 13,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,590 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 13,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,709 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,667 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 9,928 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 9,540 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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AE02 MOG is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AE02 MOG, 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 AE02 MOG registered?

AE02 MOG is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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