CarVerify

Free Car Check

FB03 DGE

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15,421 mi
Last recorded15,421 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 DGE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 15,421 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 15,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 14,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 14,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 14,605 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 13,341 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 11,185 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 8,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 8,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise near side front tyre cracking

advise near side rear tyre cracking

advise off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2014 6,246 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 6,240 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 6,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 6,023 miles

both front rack boots split at ends

Pass 9 Apr 2011 5,673 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 56,126 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,311 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 4,903 miles

handbarke cable fouling wiring on lower chassis rail n/s and o/s rear

n/s/f top ball joint boot split

Fail 18 Oct 2008 49,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

handbarke cable fouling wiring on lower chassis rail n/s and o/s rear

n/s/f top ball joint boot split

Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,651 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 4,257 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
Full Caterham Seven (S3) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FB03 DGE is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 FB03 DGE, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FB03 DGE?

You can check the full history of FB03 DGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FB03 DGE registered?

FB03 DGE is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is FB03 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 DGE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FB03 DGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FB03 DGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.