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GK05 EHZ

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,480 mi
Last recorded19,480 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 EHZ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 19,480 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 19,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 19,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 19,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 18,657 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,916 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 17,228 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 16,873 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 14,870 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 12,656 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 8,699 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 5,919 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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GK05 EHZ is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 GK05 EHZ, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GK05 EHZ is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2005.

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