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GN54 NXG

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,379 mi
Last recorded13,379 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 NXG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 13,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 12,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 122,992 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 122,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 105,802 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 10,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drivers side steering rack gaiter badly cracked

passangers side top ball joint gaiter split

Pass 2 Mar 2010 10,574 miles

drivers side steering rack gaiter badly cracked

passangers side top ball joint gaiter split

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 NXG is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GN54 NXG, 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.

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What year was GN54 NXG registered?

GN54 NXG is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is GN54 NXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 NXG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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