CarVerify

Free Car Check

R300 KSR

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

24,052 mi
Last recorded24,052 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 KSR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 24,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 22,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 20,734 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 20,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 18,702 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 18,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 17,823 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 16,003 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 14,522 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 13,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 9,634 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 7,781 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 7,283 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 6,523 miles

crack in offside rear light lens.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 6,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,338 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 5,804 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 5,693 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
Full Caterham Seven (S3) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R300 KSR is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 R300 KSR, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R300 KSR?

You can check the full history of R300 KSR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R300 KSR registered?

R300 KSR is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is R300 KSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 KSR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R300 KSR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R300 KSR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.