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FN05 EBM

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,161 mi
Last recorded10,161 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 EBM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 May 2019 10,161 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 10,055 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 9,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 8,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 8,392 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 7,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 7,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 6,803 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 5,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 5,205 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 4,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 3,657 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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FN05 EBM is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FN05 EBM, 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 FN05 EBM registered?

FN05 EBM is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FN05 EBM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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