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OU04 WKC

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,952 mi
Last recorded46,952 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 WKC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 46,952 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 46,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 45,806 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 44,373 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,025 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 43,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,961 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 41,942 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 40,175 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 37,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 35,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 33,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 31,476 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,737 miles

slighy play in both rear hub area.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 20,896 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 16,950 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 13,506 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 9,101 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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OU04 WKC is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 OU04 WKC, 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 OU04 WKC registered?

OU04 WKC is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 July 2004.

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