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CJ55 RAN

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,353 mi
Last recorded19,353 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 RAN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 19,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 19,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 18,865 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 18,741 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 18,322 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 18,067 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 17,763 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 17,020 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 16,440 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 16,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2016 15,951 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 15,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 14,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,397 miles

play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 12,136 miles

exhaust mountings seperating

n/s and o/s front top ball joint gaiters split

play in n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2010 1,119 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 10,184 miles

front nose cone loose

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2009 9,008 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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CJ55 RAN is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CJ55 RAN, 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.

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What year was CJ55 RAN registered?

CJ55 RAN is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2005.

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