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GJ52 OWF

2003 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,089 mi
Last recorded12,089 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven14,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 OWF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 12,089 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 11,956 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 11,322 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 11,160 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 11,158 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 10,892 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 10,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,161 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,130 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 9,309 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 9,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,987 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 8,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play at steering column top bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,195 miles

slight play at steering column top bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2010 7,641 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,693 miles

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

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

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 14 Apr 2008 4,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 2,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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GJ52 OWF is a 2003 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ52 OWF, 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.

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What year was GJ52 OWF registered?

GJ52 OWF is a 2003 Caterham Seven, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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