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B14 TSO

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,419 mi
Last recorded14,419 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 TSO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 14,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 12,161 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 8,537 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 7,505 miles

no passenger seat

Pass 10 Feb 2006 5,894 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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B14 TSO is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B14 TSO, 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 B14 TSO registered?

B14 TSO is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is B14 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 TSO shows 5 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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