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LG53 PHG

2003 Morgan 4/4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,815 mi
Last recorded38,815 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Morgan 4/416,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 PHG
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 38,815 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 36,407 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 36,403 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 34,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 31,403 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 30,729 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 30,726 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,305 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 28,134 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 28,134 miles

Emissions not tested due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 25,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 21,526 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 18,017 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 18,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 14,663 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 14,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,248 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 11,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,663 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 7,499 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 7,093 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 5,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 3,604 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 3,550 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 3,358 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 2,947 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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LG53 PHG is a 2003 Morgan 4/4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG53 PHG, 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 LG53 PHG registered?

LG53 PHG is a 2003 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is LG53 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 PHG shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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