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EX02 OJO

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

33,978 mi
Last recorded33,978 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 OJO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 33,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 33,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 32,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rubber exhaust mounts starting to split

Rubber fuel hose from fuel filter to tank starting to crack

Pass 25 Jul 2023 31,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rubber fuel hose from fuel filter to tank starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Aug 2022 30,577 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both rubber mountings starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,659 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 28,142 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,895 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 25,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,380 miles

Central Rear Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2017 21,072 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 16,030 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,008 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 9,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,974 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 6,658 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 3,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 3,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 566 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 566 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,655 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 18,039 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 18,039 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EX02 OJO is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 EX02 OJO, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EX02 OJO registered?

EX02 OJO is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 April 2002.

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