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LX05 NBY

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

7,564 mi
Last recorded7,564 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 NBY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 7,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 7,559 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 7,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 7,498 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 7,494 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 7,454 miles

Coolant leak temp switch ()

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

Pass 26 May 2017 7,345 miles

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

coolant leak from heater matrix area

engine lower coolant hose perished on block

Pass 2 Jun 2016 7,190 miles

2 x hoses on thermostat housing perished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 7,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 6,826 miles

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

top and bottom coolant hoses weak and perished

Fail 9 Jun 2014 6,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

top and bottom coolant hoses weak and perished

Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,563 miles

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

radiator hoses cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2012 6,513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,456 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

radiator lower hose perished

thermostat housing hose perished

Pass 26 Jun 2010 6,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 6,311 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 6,159 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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LX05 NBY is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 LX05 NBY, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LX05 NBY registered?

LX05 NBY is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 March 2005.

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