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A2 UCV

2003 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

23,970 mi
Last recorded23,970 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Morgan Plus 817,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 UCV
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 23,970 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 23,970 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 22,944 miles

Front both tyres 10 years old

Pass 10 Aug 2023 22,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cracking/crazing to sidewalls and between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 22,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cracking/crazing to sidewalls and between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 21,144 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 20,091 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 19,658 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 18,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,796 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 17,603 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 17,603 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 16,239 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 15,159 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 15,159 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 14,560 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 14,560 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 13,424 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 13,424 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 12,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 12,960 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 12,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 12,575 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 11,297 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 10,909 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 10,696 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 10,696 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 8,461 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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A2 UCV is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,875 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 Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 UCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 23 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A2 UCV registered?

A2 UCV is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is A2 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 UCV shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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