MOT Status
ValidMileage
29,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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undertrays fitted
undertrays fitted
undertrays fitted
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
undertrays fitted
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Central Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS02 THX is a 2002 Caterham 7 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2002 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 16,100 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS02 THX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was DS02 THX registered?
DS02 THX is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 5 August 2002.
Is DS02 THX safe to buy?
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