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DS02 THX

2002 Caterham 7

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,952 mi
Last recorded29,952 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 THX
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 29,952 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 29,208 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2023 28,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 26,885 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 26,339 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 26,337 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 26,241 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2019 25,963 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 25,961 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 23,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 19,823 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2016 18,152 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,901 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 17,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 13,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 12,631 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,003 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 10,994 miles

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.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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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.

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