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DU03 RKF

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,373 mi
Last recorded35,373 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 RKF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 35,373 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 34,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 33,527 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2024 33,527 miles

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2023 32,389 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 31,234 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 31,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,456 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,435 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,410 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 30,410 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,048 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,244 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,092 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,343 miles

Rear numberplate cracked.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,321 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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DU03 RKF is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DU03 RKF, 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 DU03 RKF registered?

DU03 RKF is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2003.

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