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FJ55 VCG

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,728 mi
Last recorded34,728 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 VCG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 34,728 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 34,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 34,333 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 34,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 30,548 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 29,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,115 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 23,735 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,793 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 15,370 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,168 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 8,363 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 5,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 5,609 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 5,009 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 4,379 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 3,964 miles

rear n/s an d o/s tyres getting low on tread

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 VCG is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

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

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