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GD02 PZM

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,264 mi
Last recorded32,264 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 PZM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 32,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 32,128 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 31,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 31,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 31,531 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust emmisions (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 31,408 miles

Rear Emissions not tested exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 30,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 30,839 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2020 30,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2020 30,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 29,794 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 27,003 miles

all tyres perishing on inner walls

Fail 3 Sep 2016 27,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all tyres perishing on inner walls

Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,247 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,995 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,814 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 17,187 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 15,220 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 13,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 13,304 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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GD02 PZM is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GD02 PZM, 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.

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What year was GD02 PZM registered?

GD02 PZM is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 July 2002.

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