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NX05 LHT

2005 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,581 mi
Last recorded18,581 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 LHT
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2026 18,581 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2026 18,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 13,684 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,788 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 9,888 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 8,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 7,179 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 4,610 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 2,552 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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NX05 LHT is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX05 LHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NX05 LHT registered?

NX05 LHT is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is NX05 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX05 LHT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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