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FD03 XCB

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,036 mi
Last recorded5,036 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XCB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 5,036 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 5,036 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 4,536 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,484 miles

front reg plate cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,435 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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FD03 XCB is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

FD03 XCB is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is FD03 XCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 XCB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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