MOT Status
ValidMileage
26,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front and rear brake discs corroded and scored
o/s/r tyre heavily perished and split / cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres sidewalls perished and split
Gearbox oil leak present
N/S/R Coil Spring rubbing on chassis / body fixings
Both front anti-roll bar bushes worn and play detected
front antiroll bar bushes worn/play
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
exhaust pipe mout broken but still supported
both front top suspension arms, gaiters split
steering rack gaiters deteriorating
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF05 DWA is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 DWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was LF05 DWA registered?
LF05 DWA is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 7 April 2005.
Is LF05 DWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for LF05 DWA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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