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EU53 KCY

2003 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,342 mi
Last recorded32,342 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Morgan Plus 817,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KCY
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 32,342 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 31,692 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 30,787 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all 3 blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,337 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 30,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,733 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 28,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,499 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 27,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,779 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,964 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 24,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,771 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 21,378 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,294 miles

steering slightly knochy

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,708 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,924 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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EU53 KCY is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 KCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU53 KCY registered?

EU53 KCY is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is EU53 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 KCY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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