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FD53 WCV

2003 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,120 mi
Last recorded23,120 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven14,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 WCV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2020 23,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,496 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 18,511 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,782 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,427 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 10,297 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 7,607 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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FD53 WCV is a 2003 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD53 WCV, 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 FD53 WCV registered?

FD53 WCV is a 2003 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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