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FJ05 WYV

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 WYV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020
Pass 4 Aug 2017 14,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,082 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 10,910 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,238 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,002 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 10,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 9,724 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 9,014 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,464 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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FJ05 WYV is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 FJ05 WYV, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ05 WYV registered?

FJ05 WYV is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FJ05 WYV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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