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DX53 OGN

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,746 mi
Last recorded18,746 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 OGN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 18,746 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 18,692 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 17,861 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 17,786 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 17,665 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 17,552 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 17,324 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 17,276 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 17,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 15,717 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 15,105 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,888 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 14,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 14,543 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,142 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 13,384 miles

all tyres are worn

Fail 3 Nov 2011 13,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,539 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 10,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 8,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,196 miles

fog lamp may be faulty

Pass 6 Sep 2006 6,941 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 6,941 miles

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.

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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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.

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