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BR03 OKS

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

14,372 mi
Last recorded14,372 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 OKS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 14,372 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 14,284 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 14,028 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 13,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 13,923 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 13,881 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 13,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 13,763 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 13,332 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 12,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2015 12,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 May 2015 12,655 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2014 12,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 12,016 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 11,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 11,673 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 9,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,341 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 5,711 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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BR03 OKS is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BR03 OKS, 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 BR03 OKS registered?

BR03 OKS is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is BR03 OKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR03 OKS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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