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FJ05 XLE

2005 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,435 mi
Last recorded43,435 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 XLE
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 43,435 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 41,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,006 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 36,385 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,505 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 31,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,201 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,296 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,629 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,585 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,887 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 10,537 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,154 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 96,125 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 89,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,250 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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FJ05 XLE is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 XLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ05 XLE registered?

FJ05 XLE is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FJ05 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 XLE shows 18 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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