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LF54 UPY

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

22,528 mi
Last recorded22,528 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 UPY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 22,528 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 22,528 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2025 22,410 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 22,353 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 22,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 22,265 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 22,265 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 21,880 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 21,880 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 21,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 21,739 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 21,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres have age related cuts

Pass 2 Jun 2018 20,695 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,988 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 19,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,172 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing thin and has cracks in the inner area

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,048 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 May 2012 16,678 miles

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 11 May 2011 15,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering wheel!

Pass 17 May 2010 14,246 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 13,909 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2009 13,909 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,457 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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LF54 UPY is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LF54 UPY, 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 LF54 UPY registered?

LF54 UPY is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2004.

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