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GK52 OUO

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,781 mi
Last recorded26,781 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OUO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 26,781 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Application slightly uneven (1.2.1 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 26,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 25,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 25,434 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 16 May 2023 25,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 24,851 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 23,998 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 22,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 21,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 18,532 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 18,423 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 18,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,353 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,085 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 17,867 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,192 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,694 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,081 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 12,335 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 10,481 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GK52 OUO is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GK52 OUO, 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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GK52 OUO is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 2002.

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