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R300 MKJ

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,165 mi
Last recorded18,165 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 MKJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 18,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 15,905 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 13,743 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 8,889 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 4,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 3,664 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 2,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 2,362 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 2,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 2,310 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 1,897 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 1,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 1,380 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 1,125 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 1,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 937 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 573 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2006 452 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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R300 MKJ is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R300 MKJ, 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 R300 MKJ registered?

R300 MKJ is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is R300 MKJ safe to buy?

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