CarVerify

Free Car Check

HF04 EAY

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,514 mi
Last recorded12,514 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 EAY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 12,514 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 11,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023
Pass 30 Jun 2022
Pass 20 Jul 2021

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020
Pass 29 Aug 2019
Fail 29 Aug 2019

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018
Fail 11 Sep 2018

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017
Pass 2 Aug 2016
Pass 6 Jul 2015
Fail 4 Jul 2015

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2010 1,124 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 987 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
Full Caterham Seven (S3) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HF04 EAY is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 HF04 EAY, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF04 EAY?

You can check the full history of HF04 EAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HF04 EAY registered?

HF04 EAY is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is HF04 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 EAY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF04 EAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HF04 EAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.