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MA05 MOG

2005 Morgan Plus 4

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,142 mi
Last recorded51,142 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Morgan Plus 417,405 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 51,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 48,386 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 46,162 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 46,155 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 43,070 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,717 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 39,717 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 38,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play detected in offside and nearside front suspension kingpins and bushes, not excessive but advise repair.

Pass 9 Apr 2020 37,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,953 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,553 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 28,553 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,430 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 20,430 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,262 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 15,262 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 11,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 8,840 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 5,081 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 4,968 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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MA05 MOG is a 2005 Morgan Plus 4 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA05 MOG, 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 MA05 MOG registered?

MA05 MOG is a 2005 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MA05 MOG safe to buy?

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