MOT Status
ValidMileage
23,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
slight coolant leak off top coolant hose.(prs)
2 inertia belts plus 4 point harnesses fitted.
Nearside steering rack gaiter starting to perish.
4 point harnesses and 2 standard belts fitted.
Slight play in rear anti roll bar links.
4 point harnesses plus standard belts fitted.
8 diodes out of 30 not working in high level brake light
slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes and links.
slight play in rear wheelbearing.
Slight play in rear anti rollbar links.
slight play in rear hubs.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight play in rear anti rollbar links.
slight play in rear hubs.
Slight play in nearside rear hub
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight play in both rear hubs
Four point harnesses and original belts fitted.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Four point harnesses and original belts fitted.
Four point harnesses fitted to both seats.
inertia front belts and four point harnesses fitted.
slight play in rear hubs/wheelbearings.
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R HUB
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
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GN53 VUO is a 2003 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
Across all 2003 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 16,312 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 VUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was GN53 VUO registered?
GN53 VUO is a 2003 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 November 2003.
Is GN53 VUO safe to buy?
The MOT history for GN53 VUO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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