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AC03 AXN

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,878 mi
Last recorded14,878 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AXN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 14,878 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 14,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 14,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 14,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tape on boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 13,537 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 12,376 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,474 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 11,428 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 10,505 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 9,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 7,953 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 7,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 4,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 4,645 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no side repeaters fitted repeaters visible from 1metre from rear wheels.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 4,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake calipers damp with fluid(no visable leaks found)

slight play in both front suspension, lower joints

Pass 20 Feb 2007 3,215 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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AC03 AXN is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC03 AXN, 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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AC03 AXN is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2003.

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