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LG02 UZA

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,857 mi
Last recorded32,857 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 UZA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 32,857 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 32,159 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 31,590 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 30,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 30,123 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 29,413 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 28,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 21,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,624 miles

manual error of milage on previous mot certificete

Pass 6 May 2017 54,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 23,873 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 21,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 19,897 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 18,420 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,065 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 18,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering lower uj fouling rad hose

Pass 21 May 2011 17,266 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,350 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,670 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,264 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,885 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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LG02 UZA is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG02 UZA, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LG02 UZA registered?

LG02 UZA is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 April 2002.

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