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A3 BUV

2003 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

38,457 mi
Last recorded38,457 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Morgan 4/416,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BUV
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 38,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 38,181 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 37,164 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 37,164 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 36,764 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 36,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 35,953 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 35,953 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 35,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,826 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 34,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 33,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 33,833 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,136 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,306 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 32,306 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,754 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,108 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 31,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,630 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,114 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,243 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 27,243 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,211 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,940 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 26,940 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,716 miles

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

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

water leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,434 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 19,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

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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A3 BUV is a 2003 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 A3 BUV, 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.

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What year was A3 BUV registered?

A3 BUV is a 2003 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is A3 BUV safe to buy?

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