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C7 WOO

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

10,379 mi
Last recorded10,379 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 WOO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 10,379 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 10,190 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 10,128 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 10,128 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 10,101 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 10,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 10,079 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 9,647 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 9,220 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 9,088 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 9,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 9,070 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 8,811 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 8,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 8,530 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 8,530 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 8,439 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 7,740 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 WOO is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WOO, 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 WOO registered?

C7 WOO is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 26 March 2003.

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