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GJ02 NCZ

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,981 mi
Last recorded44,981 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 NCZ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 44,981 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 44,199 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 40,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 38,349 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,299 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 33,849 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,715 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,040 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,961 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 26,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,540 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 23,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 21,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,374 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r hand brake low

Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,531 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2011 15,011 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,254 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,567 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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GJ02 NCZ is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ02 NCZ, 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 GJ02 NCZ registered?

GJ02 NCZ is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 June 2002.

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