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WK53 HBB

2003 Morgan 4/4

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,058 mi
Last recorded40,058 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Morgan 4/416,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 HBB
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 40,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 39,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 37,745 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 36,685 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,429 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 33,617 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 32,751 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wing stay loose but secure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,568 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 30,568 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,711 miles

slight binding on nearside rear brake.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,785 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2013 26,785 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,369 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,716 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,579 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 17,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,262 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,356 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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WK53 HBB is a 2003 Morgan 4/4 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 16,735 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 WK53 HBB, 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 23 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 WK53 HBB registered?

WK53 HBB is a 2003 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is WK53 HBB safe to buy?

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