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GN53 YOX

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,621 mi
Last recorded14,621 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YOX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 14,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 14,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 14,489 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 14,788 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 14,477 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 14,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 14,443 miles

Both steering rack gaitors split cracked and perishing

Possible coolant from bottom radiator hose

Pass 15 Aug 2019 14,164 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 14,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 12,712 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 4,360 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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GN53 YOX is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GN53 YOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN53 YOX registered?

GN53 YOX is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is GN53 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 YOX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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