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JM54 FUN

2004 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

27,344 mi
Last recorded27,344 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven16,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM54 FUN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 27,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 26,118 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 25,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 24,415 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 23,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 22,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 19,929 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,953 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 18,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 17,098 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 14,843 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 14,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 14,175 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 14,017 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,119 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 12,493 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 11,712 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 10,953 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,342 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 8,874 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 7,908 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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JM54 FUN is a 2004 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 16,509 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JM54 FUN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 22 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JM54 FUN registered?

JM54 FUN is a 2004 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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The MOT history for JM54 FUN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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