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FC02 FUY

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,231 mi
Last recorded41,231 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FUY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 41,231 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 34,121 miles

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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,708 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 23,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,689 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,573 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,351 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,449 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,283 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,567 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 15,867 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2007 14,893 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 14,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,040 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 10,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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FC02 FUY is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FC02 FUY, 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 FC02 FUY registered?

FC02 FUY is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2002.

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