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GM03 EXE

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,463 mi
Last recorded37,463 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 EXE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,463 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,962 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,655 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 30,176 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 29,780 miles

Nearside Front slight crack in tyre wall

Offside Front slight crack in tyre wall

Fail 25 Jul 2015 29,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front slight crack in tyre wall

Offside Front slight crack in tyre wall

Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,375 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 27,827 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 25,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,551 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 17,703 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,266 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 10,985 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 7,698 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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GM03 EXE is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GM03 EXE, 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 GM03 EXE registered?

GM03 EXE is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 26 March 2003.

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