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BX53 AYO

2003 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,888 mi
Last recorded26,888 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Morgan 4/416,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 AYO
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 26,888 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 26,808 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 26,694 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 26,608 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 66% n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 25,863 miles

Front centre and offside wipers poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 24,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,847 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,013 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2013 21,649 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2013 19,884 miles

both rear tyres low at 3.5mm

speedo not illuminating

Pass 15 Nov 2011 17,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,543 miles

all wipers poor

Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,922 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,844 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 7,257 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,880 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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BX53 AYO is a 2003 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 BX53 AYO, 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 BX53 AYO registered?

BX53 AYO is a 2003 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is BX53 AYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 AYO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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