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CT51 HAM

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,543 mi
Last recorded25,543 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT51 HAM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 25,543 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 24,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 23,498 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 22,960 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 22,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 21,139 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 20,425 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 19,586 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 19,103 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 17,810 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 17,810 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,231 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 16,700 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,649 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 15,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,193 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 14,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 11,051 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 11,051 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 7,250 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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CT51 HAM is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 CT51 HAM, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CT51 HAM registered?

CT51 HAM is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is CT51 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT51 HAM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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