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S14 CEE

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,916 mi
Last recorded3,916 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 CEE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 3,916 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 3,915 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 3,918 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 3,916 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 3,910 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 2,920 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 2,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 3,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 3,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 3,881 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 46,781 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 46,780 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,529 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 3,944 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 3,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 3,805 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 3,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,781 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 3,765 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 3,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 3,674 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 3,639 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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S14 CEE is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S14 CEE, 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 S14 CEE registered?

S14 CEE is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 July 2003.

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