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FP04 CCX

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,336 mi
Last recorded21,336 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 CCX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,336 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 19,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,791 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 19,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,116 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 16,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,278 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 9,772 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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FP04 CCX is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 FP04 CCX, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FP04 CCX registered?

FP04 CCX is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2004.

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