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GN54 GRZ

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,791 mi
Last recorded10,791 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 GRZ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 10,791 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 9,707 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 8,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 8,472 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 7,677 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 7,366 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 7,238 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 7,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 6,760 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 6,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 6,083 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 5,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,489 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 5,211 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,237 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 4,316 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,771 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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GN54 GRZ is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN54 GRZ, 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 22 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 GN54 GRZ registered?

GN54 GRZ is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is GN54 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 GRZ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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