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FP02 YDY

2002 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,526 mi
Last recorded30,526 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 YDY
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 30,526 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 29,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 29,211 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 26,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 22,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 18,432 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 16,248 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 13,432 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 11,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 8,207 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 8,205 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front headlight flickering as beam shroud loose

Pass 1 Dec 2015 8,115 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 8,115 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 7,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 7,847 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 6,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,556 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 5,648 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 5,556 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 5,325 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,863 miles

front number plate slight damage

Pass 25 May 2006 4,387 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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FP02 YDY is a 2002 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 16,100 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP02 YDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FP02 YDY registered?

FP02 YDY is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is FP02 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP02 YDY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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