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KE53 LMV

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

23,255 mi
Last recorded23,255 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 LMV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 23,255 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 22,580 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 22,573 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 22,447 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 22,127 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 21,523 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,706 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,327 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 19,168 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,394 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 18,379 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 18,374 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,416 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,690 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 166,300 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,083 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,874 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 14,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Slight play in offside rear stabiliser arm.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,933 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,760 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,709 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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KE53 LMV is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 KE53 LMV, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KE53 LMV registered?

KE53 LMV is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 September 2003.

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