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FD02 AOZ

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,834 mi
Last recorded30,834 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 AOZ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 30,834 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 30,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 29,510 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 25,681 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 25,900 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 25,355 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 24,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 23,555 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,565 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 20,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 17,340 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 14,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,099 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,823 miles

both number plates starting to detiorate

sump has damage

Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 9,512 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 9,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear driveshaft split and leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,728 miles

front tyres wearing edges

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 AOZ is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AOZ, 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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FD02 AOZ is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2002.

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