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GK03 GOH

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,935 mi
Last recorded48,935 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 48,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Poor beam pattern on headlamps

Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,897 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 46,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 46,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 46,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 45,791 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 45,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 45,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 44,454 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 43,047 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 42,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 41,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,227 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 39,164 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 35,332 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 35,270 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,126 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,505 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,726 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 May 2008 18,628 miles

slight noise o/s/front wheel bearing

Fail 24 May 2007 14,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 14,943 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 11,229 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 GOH is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GOH, 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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GK03 GOH is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 June 2003.

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