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SV05 TOY

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,047 mi
Last recorded68,047 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 TOY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 68,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 64,808 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 61,660 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,569 miles

Rear differential has a slight leak

Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,817 miles

Rear differential leaking

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jun 2020 53,806 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-50-15 toyo (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-50-15 toyo (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear differential leaking

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2019 51,347 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Has slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 48,603 miles

Very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,885 miles

Lift in both front lower ball joints

Offside rear differential bolt snap diff is still secure not loose

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2016 38,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,204 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 28,030 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 May 2014 28,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2013 22,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 20,497 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 1 Jun 2011 18,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,576 miles

All tyres unevenly worn

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

Fail 21 May 2009 11,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 11,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 7,061 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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SV05 TOY is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SV05 TOY, 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.

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SV05 TOY is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 July 2005.

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