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CU05 UMB

2005 Morgan Roadster

Maroon Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,846 mi
Last recorded40,846 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Morgan Roadster19,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 UMB
MakeMorgan
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,846 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 40,806 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 40,751 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 40,605 miles

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

nsf running lamp inop

Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,251 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,486 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,512 miles

damp around steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,654 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,071 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,230 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 29,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,958 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 28,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 28,521 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 27,879 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 20,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,281 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,766 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 13,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Morgan Roadster?

Based on 9,560 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
938
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 50
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
brake binding 30
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 29
fog lamp not working 24
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CU05 UMB is a 2005 Morgan Roadster in Maroon with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Morgan Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 19,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Roadster fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU05 UMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Morgan Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU05 UMB registered?

CU05 UMB is a 2005 Morgan Roadster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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