CarVerify

Free Car Check

C7 JHC

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,576 mi
Last recorded23,576 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 JHC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 23,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 23,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 23,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 22,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 22,157 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 22,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,861 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 19,486 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,885 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 12,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,745 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,474 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,270 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,752 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
Full Caterham Seven (S3) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C7 JHC is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 JHC, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C7 JHC?

You can check the full history of C7 JHC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C7 JHC registered?

C7 JHC is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is C7 JHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 JHC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C7 JHC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C7 JHC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.