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FH51 OZA

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

8,684 mi
Last recorded8,684 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 OZA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 8,684 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 8,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 8,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 8,396 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 8,322 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 8,315 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 8,230 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 8,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 7,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 7,963 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 7,872 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 7,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 7,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side headlamp damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2014 7,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side headlamp damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2013 6,990 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 6,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 6,711 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 6,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f head lamp lens cracked but not effecting beam pattern

Pass 11 Feb 2011 6,367 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 6,022 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 5,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in both rear roll bar links

Pass 31 Jan 2008 5,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 4,911 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 48,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 43,906 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s. head lamp lens cracked beam pattern ok

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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FH51 OZA is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 FH51 OZA, 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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FH51 OZA is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 February 2002.

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