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FG52 OUL

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,058 mi
Last recorded19,058 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 OUL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 19,058 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 18,971 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 18,848 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 18,577 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 18,572 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 18,293 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,258 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 17,597 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,363 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,859 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 14,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,561 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,678 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,353 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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FG52 OUL is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 FG52 OUL, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FG52 OUL registered?

FG52 OUL is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 October 2002.

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