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ELZ 6367

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,173 mi
Last recorded20,173 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 6367
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 20,173 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 18,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 18,611 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 18,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 17,923 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 17,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 16,743 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 16,738 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 15,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 14,771 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 14,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 14,360 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,778 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,051 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,926 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 9,957 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 9,957 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 9,501 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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ELZ 6367 is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELZ 6367, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELZ 6367 registered?

ELZ 6367 is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is ELZ 6367 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 6367 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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