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LJ04 UZG

2004 Morgan Plus 8

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

12,523 mi
Last recorded12,523 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Morgan Plus 812,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 UZG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 12,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 11,725 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 11,725 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 10,154 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 10,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 9,843 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 9,643 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective N/S and O/S (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective N/S and O/S (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 9,112 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 9,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 7,201 miles

Radiator slightly leaking

Slight play in O/S/F kingpin

Pass 14 Mar 2018 6,476 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 6,476 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 5,456 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 3,368 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 3,328 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 3,155 miles

Check engine warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 17 Apr 2014 2,795 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 2,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 2,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 2,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 2,166 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 2,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 2,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 2,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 2,032 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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LJ04 UZG is a 2004 Morgan Plus 8 in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,130 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 Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 UZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 22 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ04 UZG registered?

LJ04 UZG is a 2004 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ04 UZG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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