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GN55 MPY

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,646 mi
Last recorded12,646 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 MPY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 12,646 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 12,464 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 12,359 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 12,231 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 11,844 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 11,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 11,195 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 10,889 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 10,226 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 9,121 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 8,329 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 7,328 miles

Play in nwarside rear wheel bearing close to reasonable limit.

Slight " up & down movement" play in nearside rear coil spring.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 5,139 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 5,139 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 4,800 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 4,350 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 MPY is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

GN55 MPY is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is GN55 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 MPY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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