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ESZ 150

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,217 mi
Last recorded17,217 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 150
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 17,217 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 17,189 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 17,181 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 17,167 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 16,957 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 16,323 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 16,323 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 13,987 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 13,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 13,327 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 12,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/sf steering arm

Fail 2 Jun 2017 12,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/sf steering arm

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,895 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 14,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure wheel loose (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2015 11,252 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 8,154 miles

small cut o/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 30 Apr 2012 7,436 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 6,888 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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ESZ 150 is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 ESZ 150, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ESZ 150 registered?

ESZ 150 is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 3 October 2007.

Is ESZ 150 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 150 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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