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C7 WEA

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,583 mi
Last recorded27,583 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 WEA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 27,583 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 27,118 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 26,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 26,402 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 26,184 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 25,760 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 25,720 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,712 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 25,707 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,434 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,083 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,406 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 17,947 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 13,262 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,008 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 7,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 5,312 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 WEA is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WEA, 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.

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What year was C7 WEA registered?

C7 WEA is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is C7 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 WEA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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