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GK03 ABN

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,945 mi
Last recorded38,945 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 ABN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,945 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,737 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,391 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 32,468 miles

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

diff fluid leak

transmission fluid leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,468 miles

diff fluid leak

transmission fluid leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,456 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 28,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,933 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 23,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,612 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 1,800 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 22,349 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 20,661 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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GK03 ABN is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 GK03 ABN, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GK03 ABN registered?

GK03 ABN is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 May 2003.

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