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FD04 YXY

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,739 mi
Last recorded8,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 YXY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 8,739 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 17 Jan 2025 8,151 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 7,625 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 6,901 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 6,438 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 5,370 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 4,430 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 2,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 1,049 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 28,994 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 27,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 25,385 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 24,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 22,665 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 21,924 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 9,043 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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FD04 YXY is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 FD04 YXY, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FD04 YXY registered?

FD04 YXY is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 10 May 2004.

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