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GK53 DXY

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,658 mi
Last recorded6,658 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 DXY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 6,658 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 6,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 5,451 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 5,424 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 5,376 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 5,360 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 5,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 53,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 5,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 5,268 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 5,206 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 5,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 4,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 4,873 miles

both rear anti-roll bar end links have small amount of play

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2014 4,573 miles

small amount of play in both rear anti-roll bar end links

Pass 11 Jul 2013 4,421 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 4,240 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 3,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 3,940 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 3,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 29,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 2,508 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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GK53 DXY is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GK53 DXY, 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 GK53 DXY registered?

GK53 DXY is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 December 2003.

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