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MV03 FYR

2003 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,428 mi
Last recorded5,428 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven14,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 FYR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 5,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 4,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 4,957 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 4,957 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 4,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 4,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 4,817 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 4,817 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 4,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,330 miles

vehicle has under tray fitted font to back whole underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2015 4,005 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 4,005 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 3,300 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 3,300 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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MV03 FYR is a 2003 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 14,725 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV03 FYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MV03 FYR registered?

MV03 FYR is a 2003 Caterham Seven, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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