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LJ05 KBE

2005 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

15,670 mi
Last recorded15,670 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Morgan 4/420,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 KBE
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 15,670 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 15,667 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 15,209 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 14,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 14,857 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 14,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 13,316 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 13,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 12,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 12,110 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 9,189 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 9,189 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 8,337 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 8,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 5,737 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 4,434 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 4,434 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 4,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 4,116 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 3,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 3,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 3,930 miles

slight brake inbalance front and rear

steering stiff lock to lock

Pass 19 Jul 2010 3,902 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 3,690 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 3,355 miles

slight play in lower steering uj

slight play in top steering column bush/steering wheel

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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LJ05 KBE is a 2005 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 20,154 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 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 KBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 21 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ05 KBE registered?

LJ05 KBE is a 2005 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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