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GN03 WYD

2003 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,095 mi
Last recorded55,095 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven14,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 WYD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 55,095 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 55,087 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,428 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 50,425 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,501 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,538 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 42,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 42,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight corrosion on underside of vechile

Pass 21 May 2014 41,259 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 39,554 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,847 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,905 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 32,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,264 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,293 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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GN03 WYD is a 2003 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN03 WYD, 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 GN03 WYD registered?

GN03 WYD is a 2003 Caterham Seven, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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