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WU51 FCE

2001 Morgan 4/4

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Morgan 4/420,575 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 FCE
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2024 34,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounts split and perishing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 34,141 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounts split and perishing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023
Pass 13 Jul 2022

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Front and Rear mounts perishing/ split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 31,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,861 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,843 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 29,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,340 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has oil seepage

Nearside Rear tyre worn (3mm)

both front tyres worn (3mm)

brake pedal anti slip held on by tape

Fail 15 Mar 2016 28,340 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has oil seepage

Nearside Rear tyre worn (3mm)

both front tyres worn (3mm)

brake pedal anti slip held on by tape

Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,227 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,554 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 25,226 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 23,526 miles

rear view mirror positioned low down on screen

Fail 9 Nov 2012 23,526 miles

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

rear view mirror positioned low down on screen

Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,663 miles

Front number plate begaining to delaminate

Low on coolant when tested topped up with water

Fail 7 Nov 2011 22,663 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front number plate begaining to delaminate

Low on coolant when tested topped up with water

Pass 19 Nov 2010 20,935 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,605 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,534 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,929 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 14,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,258 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 13,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 11,939 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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WU51 FCE is a 2001 Morgan 4/4 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 20,575 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 WU51 FCE, 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 25 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WU51 FCE registered?

WU51 FCE is a 2001 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is WU51 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 FCE shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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