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R123 DUG

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,304 mi
Last recorded27,304 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 DUG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 27,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides are affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 26,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 26,841 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 26,501 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 25,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 25,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,198 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 22,201 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,760 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,896 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 15,513 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 14,072 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 10,736 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 9,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 9,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,431 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 7,611 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,639 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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R123 DUG is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 R123 DUG, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R123 DUG registered?

R123 DUG is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 April 2003.

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