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ED53 TLS

2006 Caterham Unknown

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,255 mi
Last recorded7,255 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED53 TLS
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 7,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 5,240 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 5,111 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 4,836 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 4,485 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 4,162 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 2,880 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 42 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Unknown?

Based on 6,813 MOT tests across 1,493 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,493
On UK Roads
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ED53 TLS is a 2006 Caterham Unknown in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 20 years old, this Caterham Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ED53 TLS registered?

ED53 TLS is a 2006 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is ED53 TLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED53 TLS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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