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FJ05 ZBG

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,493 mi
Last recorded41,493 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 ZBG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,493 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 39,005 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 35,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,267 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 30,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,007 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play All Rear Outer Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,698 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 17,255 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 16,455 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 15,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,454 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,685 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 8,833 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 5,845 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 3,540 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,432 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 3,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 3,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 25,973 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 ZBG is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver 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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

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

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