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GD02 TMZ

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,460 mi
Last recorded17,460 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 TMZ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 17,460 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 17,409 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 16,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 16,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,676 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 15,100 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,976 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,795 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 14,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 144,203 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 144,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 13,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,127 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 11,127 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,191 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 9,420 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 TMZ is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TMZ, 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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GD02 TMZ is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 July 2002.

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