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GN53 YSW

2003 Morgan Plus 8

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

29,648 mi
Last recorded29,648 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Morgan Plus 817,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YSW
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 29,648 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 29,588 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 29,340 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 29,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 28,917 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 28,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 28,880 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 28,860 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake disc slight Contamination

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,324 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 27,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,293 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 24,620 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,084 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 22,082 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,459 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,172 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 18,172 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 18,162 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,645 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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GN53 YSW is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8 in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GN53 YSW, 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 GN53 YSW registered?

GN53 YSW is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is GN53 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 YSW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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