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58 AP

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,473 mi
Last recorded18,473 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration58 AP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 18,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 18,023 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 17,459 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 17,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 16,966 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 14,750 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 14,680 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 11,966 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 10,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 9,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 8,665 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,645 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 6,808 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 5,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 4,979 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 4,206 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 3,425 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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58 AP is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 58 AP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 58 AP registered?

58 AP is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 August 2003.

Is 58 AP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 58 AP shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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