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MC53 HXM

2003 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,531 mi
Last recorded35,531 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Morgan Plus 817,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HXM
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,531 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 35,531 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,028 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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MC53 HXM is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC53 HXM, 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 MC53 HXM registered?

MC53 HXM is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is MC53 HXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 HXM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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