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KN03 FHW

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,521 mi
Last recorded13,521 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 FHW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 13,521 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 13,277 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,255 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 12,515 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 9,516 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 8,067 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise and slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 8,067 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise and slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 6,633 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 3,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,479 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 May 2008 2,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 2,699 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 2,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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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KN03 FHW is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KN03 FHW, 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 KN03 FHW registered?

KN03 FHW is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 May 2003.

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