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FP02 YUW

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,309 mi
Last recorded24,309 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 YUW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 24,309 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,813 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 23,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 180,560 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,722 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 16,722 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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FP02 YUW is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 FP02 YUW, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP02 YUW registered?

FP02 YUW is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is FP02 YUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP02 YUW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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