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GN05 EHF

2005 Caterham Seven

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,500 mi
Last recorded17,500 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven14,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 EHF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 17,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 17,376 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 17,296 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 16,924 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Visual Test as VIN Indicates "amateur Built"

Pass 4 Jun 2020 15,987 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing low in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 15,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 15,784 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 15,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 14,656 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 14,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,302 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 14,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,379 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 13,073 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 1,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,035 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 10,121 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 8,305 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 5,477 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 5,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 3,127 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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GN05 EHF is a 2005 Caterham Seven in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 14,656 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 GN05 EHF, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN05 EHF registered?

GN05 EHF is a 2005 Caterham Seven, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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