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C7 CFJ

2000 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,831 mi
Last recorded24,831 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 CFJ
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 24,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 24,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 24,248 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 23,703 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 23,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge wearing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge wearing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 23,467 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog light is on and main beam is operated on the front lights the fog light goes out (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose engine mount top bolt hanging out needs tighten up (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment under bonnet top steering Column joint loose (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge wearing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge wearing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 22,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 22,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint just ok at time of test (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing uneven on inner edge

n/s and o/s front track rod ends covered obscuring full test of rods and fixings

Pass 12 Sep 2016 21,037 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,843 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 20,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,938 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 19,768 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 19,664 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2011 19,664 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,249 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 19,167 miles

front number plate cracked

minor sidewall cracking to inside wall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2010 19,167 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front number plate cracked

minor sidewall cracking to inside wall of n/s/r tyre

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,176 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,306 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 17,285 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 16,814 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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C7 CFJ is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 16,478 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 CFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 26 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C7 CFJ is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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