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FR03 FXP

2003 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,393 mi
Last recorded20,393 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Morgan Plus 817,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 FXP
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 20,393 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 18,804 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 16,689 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 16,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 15,687 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 12,487 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 8,324 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 7,848 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 6,609 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 5,724 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 5,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 5,721 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 5,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 5,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 5,333 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 5,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,578 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 3,551 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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FR03 FXP is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FR03 FXP, 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 FR03 FXP registered?

FR03 FXP is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is FR03 FXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR03 FXP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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