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KJ03 MOG

2003 Morgan Plus 8

Purple Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Morgan Plus 817,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 77,641 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 77,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 77,316 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 76,482 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 75,675 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,349 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 74,309 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,266 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 73,266 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,315 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 69,049 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 69,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,214 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2018 66,214 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,268 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 53,929 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 50,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,107 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,347 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,779 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,906 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,953 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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KJ03 MOG is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8 in Purple with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KJ03 MOG, 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 KJ03 MOG registered?

KJ03 MOG is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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