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CU53 AWH

2003 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,786 mi
Last recorded13,786 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Super 712,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 AWH
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 13,786 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 13,676 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 13,396 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2023 12,813 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 11,939 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 9,941 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 9,209 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 7,814 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 7,206 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 6,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 5,624 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 5,509 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 5,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2014 5,503 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 5,442 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,405 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 5,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,247 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 5,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 4,508 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 4,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Upper Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 3,435 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 2,057 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 822 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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CU53 AWH is a 2003 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 12,460 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU53 AWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 AWH registered?

CU53 AWH is a 2003 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is CU53 AWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 AWH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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