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J5 BSV

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

28,694 mi
Last recorded28,694 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BSV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 28,694 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 28,683 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 28,444 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 28,443 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Both rubber exhaust mounts detoriated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2016 27,706 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 26,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 26,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,021 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,642 miles

Brake reservoir cap not fitted correctly (done)

Offside rear wheel scored on inner face.close to axle.

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 25,642 miles

Brake reservoir cap not fitted correctly (done)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear wheel scored on inner face.close to axle.

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,138 miles

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

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

Wipers poor.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 23,138 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Wipers poor.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,292 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 20,292 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 18,391 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,879 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,123 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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J5 BSV is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 J5 BSV, 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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J5 BSV is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 22 March 2005.

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