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BL02 WAY

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,214 mi
Last recorded10,214 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 WAY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 10,214 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 10,206 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024
Pass 27 Apr 2023 10,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 10,134 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 10,106 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 10,415 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 9,736 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,456 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,298 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 9,241 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007

No lights fitted at time of test

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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BL02 WAY is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 BL02 WAY, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL02 WAY registered?

BL02 WAY is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BL02 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 WAY shows 13 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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