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J50 BFM

2005 Morgan Plus 4

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,939 mi
Last recorded16,939 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Morgan Plus 417,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 BFM
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 16,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 16,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 16,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 16,746 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/r brake noisy in rollers

Pass 23 Apr 2021 16,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 16,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 16,326 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2018 16,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre is getting low at 3mm

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2018 16,098 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding after application (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre is getting low at 3mm

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2017 15,895 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,680 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 15,510 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,171 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,493 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 13,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,486 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 12,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,044 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,108 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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J50 BFM is a 2005 Morgan Plus 4 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 17,405 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 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J50 BFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 21 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J50 BFM registered?

J50 BFM is a 2005 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is J50 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 BFM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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