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FJ51 HWD

2001 Morgan Aero 8

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Morgan Aero 827,866 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 HWD
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026
Pass 25 Feb 2025 63,335 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 60,461 miles

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

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

drivers side outer handbrake cable cracking

exhaust clamps starting to rust

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in both track rod ends

slight play in drivers side lower ball joint

Pass 21 Feb 2023 58,179 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,710 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 52,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 52,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front has play in lower ball joint ,and inner lower arm joint

Nearside Rack end is damaged ,bent .

Fail 14 Nov 2020 52,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rack end is damaged ,bent .

Nearside Suspension hay in lower ball joint. and inner lower arm joint .

Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,538 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 51,538 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 47,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

free in rear pinion / knock on pull away

Pass 2 Dec 2017 45,853 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 45,851 miles

Offside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached Tyre fouling wiring (1.9.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,104 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 44,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

225/40/18 92y

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,517 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 42,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,884 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 40,883 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 38,141 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,979 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 35,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,118 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 32,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 29,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,412 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 27,412 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 24,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 21,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,961 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 19,877 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 19,285 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,037 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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FJ51 HWD is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 27,866 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 FJ51 HWD, 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 25 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 FJ51 HWD registered?

FJ51 HWD is a 2001 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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