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GD02 UCX

2002 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

28,734 mi
Last recorded28,734 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven17,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 UCX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 28,734 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 28,213 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 28,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,178 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 26,962 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 26,962 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,898 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 22,898 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,052 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 20,002 miles

near/side and off/side front top ball joint rubbers split

Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,623 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both near/side rear service and parking brake low

Fail 16 Jul 2013 18,623 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both near/side rear service and parking brake low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,336 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 18,336 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,014 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,542 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 16,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,416 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 14,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,251 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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GD02 UCX is a 2002 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,982 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 GD02 UCX, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GD02 UCX is a 2002 Caterham Seven, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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