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GN54 NZD

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,749 mi
Last recorded23,749 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 NZD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 23,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 23,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 20,790 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 18,797 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 15,792 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 14,890 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,238 miles

Offside Front Slight play in rack end

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear anti roll bar drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 12,299 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 10,716 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 8,526 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 6,586 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 6,581 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 13 May 2015 6,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 6,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,169 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 5,688 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 NZD is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NZD, 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

How do I check the history of GN54 NZD?

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What year was GN54 NZD registered?

GN54 NZD is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is GN54 NZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 NZD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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