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GN05 EHD

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,968 mi
Last recorded18,968 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 EHD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 18,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 17,546 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 17,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 15,532 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 14,982 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 13,443 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 134,436 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 11,825 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 11,345 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 11,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 10,559 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 7,392 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,008 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 6,006 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 5,653 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 5,639 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 4,229 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 3,534 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 2,732 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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GN05 EHD is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN05 EHD, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN05 EHD registered?

GN05 EHD is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is GN05 EHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 EHD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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