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JH53 MOG

2003 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,581 mi
Last recorded50,581 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Morgan 4/416,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH53 MOG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 50,581 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,084 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 47,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,240 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 45,462 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,479 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 43,464 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,066 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,751 miles

tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,095 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 24,699 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,065 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 24,065 miles

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

exhaust cotton reels deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,580 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,542 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 115,324 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,973 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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JH53 MOG is a 2003 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 JH53 MOG, 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 JH53 MOG registered?

JH53 MOG is a 2003 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is JH53 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for JH53 MOG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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