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KX03 DVC

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,692 mi
Last recorded14,692 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 DVC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 14,692 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 14,691 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 14,605 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 13,887 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 13,870 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 8,279 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 8,262 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 8,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 8,160 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 8,160 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 8,047 miles

Battery loose in bracket

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside hand brake cable has been rubbing in brake pipe

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,560 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 7,532 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 7,026 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 6,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 6,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 6,073 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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KX03 DVC is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KX03 DVC, 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 KX03 DVC registered?

KX03 DVC is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2003.

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