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LJ04 AXF

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,938 mi
Last recorded16,938 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 AXF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 16,938 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 15,823 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 13,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 11,846 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 9,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 8,750 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 8,420 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 8,040 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 7,313 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front reg plate not standard

Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,897 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2010 6,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 5,565 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 5,565 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 4,354 miles

front brake pads becoming low

slight play in n/s front balljoint

Pass 23 May 2007 3,131 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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LJ04 AXF is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LJ04 AXF, 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 LJ04 AXF registered?

LJ04 AXF is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 3 June 2004.

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