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GM03 DZF

2003 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,892 mi
Last recorded28,892 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven14,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 DZF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 28,892 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 28,653 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

slight oil leak around breather can area

Pass 29 Aug 2023 28,302 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 27,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 25,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 24,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 23,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,282 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 21,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 20,190 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 11,129 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,086 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 13,966 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,555 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,415 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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GM03 DZF is a 2003 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 14,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM03 DZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GM03 DZF registered?

GM03 DZF is a 2003 Caterham Seven, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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