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FJ03 VFD

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,114 mi
Last recorded14,114 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 VFD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2010 14,114 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 12,065 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 9,931 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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FJ03 VFD is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ03 VFD, 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 FJ03 VFD registered?

FJ03 VFD is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FJ03 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 VFD shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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