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LX07 ECN

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,940 mi
Last recorded5,940 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX07 ECN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 5,940 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 5,931 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 5,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 5,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/13 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 5,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/13 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working & offside (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 5,940 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 5,931 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 5,931 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 5,931 miles

has roll cage & no passenger seat

no windscreen fitted nor wipers or washers

temporary fitted no plates

Fail 8 Jul 2011 5,931 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

has roll cage & no passenger seat

no windscreen fitted nor wipers or washers

temporary fitted no plates

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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LX07 ECN is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 LX07 ECN, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX07 ECN?

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What year was LX07 ECN registered?

LX07 ECN is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 25 April 2007.

Is LX07 ECN safe to buy?

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