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C7 GOA

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,528 mi
Last recorded21,528 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GOA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 21,528 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 21,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 21,260 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 20,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 20,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 19,167 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 18,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 16,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 16,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 16,121 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 15,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 14,670 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 14,000 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 12,864 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 12,144 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 11,178 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 9,922 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 8,375 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 7,055 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 4,512 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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C7 GOA is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C7 GOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C7 GOA registered?

C7 GOA is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is C7 GOA safe to buy?

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