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GN55 FFS

2005 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,954 mi
Last recorded42,954 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 FFS
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 42,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 40,974 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 38,061 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 35,026 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 32,148 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 32,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 28,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 25,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 21,525 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 21,525 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 16,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 9,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 8,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 7,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 7,145 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 6,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 5,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 4,941 miles

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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GN55 FFS is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GN55 FFS, 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 GN55 FFS registered?

GN55 FFS is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is GN55 FFS safe to buy?

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