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MY53 MOG

2005 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,337 mi
Last recorded16,337 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Morgan Aero 821,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY53 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 16,337 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 15,999 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 15,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 15,808 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 15,550 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 15,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 May 2021 15,198 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 14,873 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 14,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 12,806 miles

engine light on

Pass 16 Mar 2017 10,042 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 9,388 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,099 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 8,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 7,668 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 7,262 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 7,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 7,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 6,888 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 4,555 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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MY53 MOG is a 2005 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 21,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MY53 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 21 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MY53 MOG registered?

MY53 MOG is a 2005 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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