MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,746 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak from rear diff
all tyres are worn
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
all tyres are worn
rear suspension swing arm bushes corroded
Oil leak
fog lamp may be faulty
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both steering rack boots are splitting and there no outer retaing clips fitted
n/s top ball joint boot is splt
rear fog lamp bulb holder is poor
slight play in steering wheel
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both steering rack boots are splitting and there no outer retaing clips fitted
n/s top ball joint boot is splt
rear fog lamp bulb holder is poor
slight play in steering wheel
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX53 OGN is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 DX53 OGN, 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 DX53 OGN registered?
DX53 OGN is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is DX53 OGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX53 OGN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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