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FJ05 YVA

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,561 mi
Last recorded39,561 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 YVA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 39,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 38,735 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,807 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 36,362 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,730 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 34,094 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 33,277 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,515 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,271 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,436 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 23,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,602 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,679 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,595 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,516 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,599 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 10,594 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 YVA is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA registered?

FJ05 YVA is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 22 March 2005.

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