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FG53 ZPM

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,940 mi
Last recorded32,940 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ZPM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,940 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 32,940 miles

Driver's seat insecure lose rear fixing bolts (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 27,518 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing becoming noisy but not rough when rotated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,170 miles

o/s front top suspension ball joint dust cover split

o/s rack gator perishing

slight play in both rack arms

slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,575 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,499 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 20,220 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 20,220 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 15,940 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 13,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,397 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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FG53 ZPM is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FG53 ZPM, 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 FG53 ZPM registered?

FG53 ZPM is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 September 2003.

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