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GK02 OZN

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

33,218 mi
Last recorded33,218 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 OZN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 33,218 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 30,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 28,615 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 27,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 26,746 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 18 Mar 2022 26,746 miles

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

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

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 19 Mar 2021 25,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,142 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,103 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,719 miles

no v5c shown

Fail 18 Mar 2016 19,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

no v5c shown

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,581 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,958 miles

steering wheel locking ring loose

Pass 8 Jul 2011 14,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,736 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,623 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 14,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,404 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,922 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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GK02 OZN is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 GK02 OZN, 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 GK02 OZN registered?

GK02 OZN is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for GK02 OZN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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