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GN55 LSO

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,989 mi
Last recorded19,989 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 LSO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 19,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 19,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 19,213 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 18,772 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 18,027 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 17,470 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 16,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,321 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 13,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 12,373 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 12,362 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2014 11,170 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 10,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 8,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 7,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 5,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 4,238 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 4,236 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 2,853 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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GN55 LSO is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 GN55 LSO, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN55 LSO registered?

GN55 LSO is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is GN55 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 LSO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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