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FJ07 XNF

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,074 mi
Last recorded16,074 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ07 XNF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 16,074 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 14,913 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 14,813 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 12,515 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 8,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 5,534 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 4,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 4,565 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 4,562 miles

Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 4,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 4,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 3,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 3,665 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 3,665 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 3,483 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 3,474 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak on gear box.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 3,260 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 3,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 2,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 2,551 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 2,520 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil on o/s/r drum

Pass 19 Oct 2010 2,520 miles

oil on o/s/r drum

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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FJ07 XNF is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ07 XNF, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ07 XNF registered?

FJ07 XNF is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 May 2007.

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