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NX51 DXS

2002 Morgan 4/4

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,676 mi
Last recorded59,676 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Morgan 4/416,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 DXS
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 59,676 miles

Central Front CORROSION

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front MARKER NOT WORKING BUT HAS SIDE LIGHT

Nearside Rear END FLOAT AT HUB

Offside Front MARKER NOT WORKING BUT HAS SIDELIGHT

Offside Rear END FLOAT AT HUB

Offside Rear END FLOAT AT HUB

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 58,043 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 58,042 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 57,972 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 56,430 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 56,430 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 54,954 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 54,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 53,498 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,766 miles

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS COVERED IN GREASE NT ALLOWING INPECTION

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 50,824 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,010 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,392 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 45,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,611 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 42,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,392 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,638 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,665 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,836 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,919 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 15,800 miles

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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NX51 DXS is a 2002 Morgan 4/4 in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 16,994 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 NX51 DXS, 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 24 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX51 DXS registered?

NX51 DXS is a 2002 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is NX51 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX51 DXS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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