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FD03 EFV

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,834 mi
Last recorded31,834 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 EFV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 31,834 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 30,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 28,507 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 27,105 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 27,105 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 24,466 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 21,016 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 18,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 18,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,264 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,632 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,169 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 12,985 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,644 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2011 9,644 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 8,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,691 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 6,385 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,050 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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FD03 EFV is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 FD03 EFV, 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.

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What year was FD03 EFV registered?

FD03 EFV is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2003.

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