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FD02 AEP

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,106 mi
Last recorded48,106 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 AEP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 48,106 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 46,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,337 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 44,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 42,138 miles

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link, reduced effort from nearside park brake.

Pass 22 May 2018 40,575 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 40,227 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 39,609 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,792 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 28,627 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,556 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,787 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 22,782 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 18,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 14,714 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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FD02 AEP is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FD02 AEP, 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 FD02 AEP registered?

FD02 AEP is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 April 2002.

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