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HF05 CCV

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,867 mi
Last recorded35,867 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 CCV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35,867 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 35,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 34,085 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,496 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 31,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 29,309 miles

Windscreen cracked at the bottom

Fail 7 Jun 2017 29,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen cracked at the bottom

Pass 13 Sep 2014 26,632 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 26,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,474 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,313 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre unevenly worn (flat spot)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,619 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 18,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 18,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,471 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 13,379 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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HF05 CCV is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HF05 CCV, 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 HF05 CCV registered?

HF05 CCV is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 August 2005.

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