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C7 GOX

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,227 mi
Last recorded32,227 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GOX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 32,227 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 31,516 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 31,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 29,206 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 29,172 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 28,936 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 28,645 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,335 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 27,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 26,667 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 26,575 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 26,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,216 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns&os (4.1.E.1)

Slight lift in ns&os lower ball joint.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 26,215 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns&os (4.1.E.1)

Slight lift in ns&os lower ball joint.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,819 miles

Slight play in ns&os lower suspension ball joint.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 25,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

OSF wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,467 miles

OSF wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,059 miles

Slight play in ns&os lower suspension ball joints.

Small fracture in exhaust silencer.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,298 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Small fracture in exhaust pipe.

Some coolant hoses perished.Radiator leaking slightly.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Radiator coolant hoses seriously perished.

Slight play in ns&os lower ball suspension ball joint.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 23,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Radiator coolant hoses seriously perished.

Slight play in ns&os lower ball suspension ball joint.

Fail 10 Jul 2009 22,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Radiator hoses perished. Exhaust mounting rubbers[cotton reels] perishing.

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in ns&os front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,809 miles

Radiator hoses perished. Exhaust mounting rubbers[cotton reels] perishing.

Slight play in ns&os front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,237 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 21,167 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,747 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 14,751 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 GOX is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 C7 GOX, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C7 GOX is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 October 2001.

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