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DF03 NKA

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,132 mi
Last recorded29,132 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 NKA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 29,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 28,961 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 28,961 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 28,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 27,887 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 27,378 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 26,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear park brake effort only just meets requirements

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 25,252 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency only just meets requirements (advise service or repair)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both have play to maximum advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 24,243 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush play in link (2.4.G.2)

Offside park brake effort lower

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,341 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 21,816 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 19,608 miles

o/s park brake effort lower than n/s

Pass 25 May 2011 18,295 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,503 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear anti roll bar links have slight play both sides

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 14,142 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,598 miles

park brake and front wheel bearings due for adjustment

Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,572 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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DF03 NKA is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DF03 NKA, 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 DF03 NKA registered?

DF03 NKA is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 June 2003.

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