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GN54 TKO

2005 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,701 mi
Last recorded7,701 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 TKO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 7,701 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 7,690 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 6,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 5,865 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 5,554 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 3,563 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 217 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 203 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 203 miles

Brake lever excessively worn HAND BRAKE LEVER COVER EXCESSIVLEY LOOSE (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear SHOCKER HAS REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT

THERM FAN SWITCH LEAKING,ENGINE HOSE CRACKING /PERISHED

Pass 27 Jul 2017 6,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 6,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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GN54 TKO is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 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 GN54 TKO, 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 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN54 TKO registered?

GN54 TKO is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is GN54 TKO safe to buy?

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