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C22 APF

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

21,554 mi
Last recorded21,554 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 APF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 21,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 21,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 20,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 20,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 19,924 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 19,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 19,611 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 19,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 19,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 17,876 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread and sidewall starting to crack and perish

Offside Rear tyre tread and sidewall starting to crack and perish

minor transmission oil leak(s)

Fail 16 May 2018 17,876 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread and sidewall starting to crack and perish

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre tread and sidewall starting to crack and perish

minor transmission oil leak(s)

Pass 30 May 2017 16,592 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 16,173 miles

Efficiency slightly down on O/S/R park brake, possible linkage issue

Fail 15 May 2015 15,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 15,709 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 14,923 miles

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake back plate damp .

Fail 6 May 2014 14,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake back plate damp .

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,980 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake back plate damp .

Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,173 miles

slight play in both front lower swivel joints

slight play in rear centre suspension bush

Fail 27 Mar 2012 13,173 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight play in both front lower swivel joints

slight play in rear centre suspension bush

Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,697 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 11,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 10,660 miles

both front swivels dust boots split

slight movement in offside front lower swivel bush

slight play/wear in both front wishbone top inner bushes

Fail 17 Apr 2009 10,660 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear brake back plate oily

slight play/wear in both front, top wishbone inner bushes.

slight play/wear in offside front lower swivel bush

Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,760 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 9,760 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,503 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 8,503 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hazard light switch poor operation

n/s washer jet poor aim

Pass 11 Apr 2006 8,053 miles

o/s/r brake back plate damp.

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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C22 APF is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 C22 APF, 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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C22 APF is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 2002.

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