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EY05 OBV

2005 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

6,547 mi
Last recorded6,547 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 OBV
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 6,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 6,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 6,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 6,119 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 6,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 5,975 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 5,817 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 5,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 5,635 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 5,382 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 5,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 4,794 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 4,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 3,685 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 3,082 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 2,964 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 2,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 2,424 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 2,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 1,783 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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EY05 OBV is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY05 OBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EY05 OBV registered?

EY05 OBV is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is EY05 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 OBV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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