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FV03 CMF

2003 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

20,719 mi
Last recorded20,719 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven14,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 CMF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 20,719 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 19,910 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 19,767 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 19,480 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 19,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 18,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 17,832 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 17,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 16,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,444 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 15,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 14,489 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 14,480 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 12,017 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 11,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,458 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,204 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 9,882 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 9,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,765 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 4,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 4,458 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 4,254 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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FV03 CMF is a 2003 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 14,725 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 CMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV03 CMF registered?

FV03 CMF is a 2003 Caterham Seven, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is FV03 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 CMF 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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