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FJ55 VCC

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,042 mi
Last recorded8,042 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 VCC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 8,042 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 7,788 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 7,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 7,064 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 6,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 6,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 6,451 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 6,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 6,043 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 5,688 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 4,902 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 4,729 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 4,668 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 4,503 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 4,273 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 4,076 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 3,588 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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FJ55 VCC is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ55 VCC, 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 FJ55 VCC registered?

FJ55 VCC is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 2005.

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