MOT Status
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49,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side front headlamp reflector slight corrosion
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
no windscreen fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
no windscreen fitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f sidelight dim
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?
Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
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FD03 CEY is a 2003 Caterham Seven in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
Across all 2003 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 14,725 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 CEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FD03 CEY registered?
FD03 CEY is a 2003 Caterham Seven, first registered on 28 April 2003.
Is FD03 CEY safe to buy?
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