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M17 TOY

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

11,391 mi
Last recorded11,391 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 TOY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 11,391 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 8,902 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 9,745 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 7,825 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 7,821 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 7,816 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 7,784 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 7,778 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 7,753 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 7,731 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 7,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 7,612 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 7,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,350 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 7,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 6,949 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 6,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 6,347 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 5,803 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 5,304 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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M17 TOY is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M17 TOY, 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 M17 TOY registered?

M17 TOY is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is M17 TOY safe to buy?

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