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GK03 AGU

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,660 mi
Last recorded63,660 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 AGU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,669 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,662 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 60,490 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,864 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 59,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 58,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,028 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 57,018 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 54,498 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 51,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 46,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,933 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 AGU is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AGU, 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 AGU registered?

GK03 AGU is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 2003.

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