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KP54 BFU

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,318 mi
Last recorded14,318 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 BFU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 14,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 12,998 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 23 May 2014 12,998 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 24 May 2012 12,101 miles

KIT CAR and modifations for track day use presented for use in daylight hours only as lighting is disconected leter providiving information held at test station

Fail 28 Mar 2012 119,533 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 15 Mar 2011 11,118 miles

there is no windsreen no washers and no wipers on this vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2011 11,114 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

there is no windsreen no washers and no wipers on this vehicle

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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KP54 BFU is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 KP54 BFU, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KP54 BFU registered?

KP54 BFU is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 2004.

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