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GU52 JLX

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,996 mi
Last recorded28,996 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 JLX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 28,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 27,576 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 27,513 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 27,430 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 27,408 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective CO exceeding 3000ppm (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 26,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 26,350 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 26,078 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 26,020 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 3.7% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 3000 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 25,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,930 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 24,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,988 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,954 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,904 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 20,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,373 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,904 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 16,904 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 13,694 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,694 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,188 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,430 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 9,638 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,894 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 8,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GU52 JLX is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU52 JLX, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU52 JLX registered?

GU52 JLX is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 September 2002.

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