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SP53 DPF

2003 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,390 mi
Last recorded1,390 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Morgan 4/416,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 DPF
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 1,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 1,345 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 1,268 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 1,177 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2011 1,042 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 1,042 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 876 miles

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

hand brake has freeplay

Fail 8 Apr 2010 858 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 837 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 616 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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SP53 DPF is a 2003 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP53 DPF, 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 SP53 DPF registered?

SP53 DPF is a 2003 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is SP53 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 DPF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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