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GM03 CEA

2003 Morgan 4/4

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

34,011 mi
Last recorded34,011 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Morgan 4/416,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 CEA
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 34,011 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 33,653 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 33,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 32,481 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,455 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 31,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 30,631 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 30,631 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,230 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 28,230 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 26,634 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 26,634 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,232 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 25,232 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 23,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,807 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 20,387 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,387 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,395 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 15,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,085 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,827 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,344 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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GM03 CEA is a 2003 Morgan 4/4 in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GM03 CEA, 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 GM03 CEA registered?

GM03 CEA is a 2003 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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