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HJ52 MTO

2003 Morgan Aero 8

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Morgan Aero 819,060 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 MTO
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024
Fail 13 Mar 2024

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner track rods (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022
Pass 7 Sep 2021

EML Illuminated

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020
Fail 24 Sep 2020

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

wear in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2018

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015

front tyres surface cracks

Pass 3 Sep 2014

unable to read mileage off

Pass 21 Aug 2013
Pass 3 Jul 2012
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,890 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 25,684 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,191 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,611 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,554 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,326 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 8,792 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 8,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Winscreen wipers slightly smeary.

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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HJ52 MTO is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HJ52 MTO, 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 HJ52 MTO registered?

HJ52 MTO is a 2003 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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