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X553 HLH

2000 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,657 mi
Last recorded15,657 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Morgan 4/419,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 HLH
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 15,657 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 15,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 15,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 15,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 15,575 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 15,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 15,564 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive differential cover plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 15,027 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 14,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 14,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,105 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 13,732 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 130,068 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 12,596 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,864 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 11,549 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 11,549 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 10,594 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 10,089 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 8,833 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 8,180 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 72,217 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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X553 HLH is a 2000 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X553 HLH, 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 26 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X553 HLH?

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What year was X553 HLH registered?

X553 HLH is a 2000 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X553 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X553 HLH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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