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SY04 MMO

2004 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,931 mi
Last recorded45,931 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven16,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 MMO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 45,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 43,770 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 43,770 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,382 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,646 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 42,044 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,319 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 40,319 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect to small (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 37,588 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 35,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 33,280 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2014 30,791 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 29,125 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,227 miles

Hole in N/S headlamp lens

Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,436 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,388 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 19,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,296 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 16,295 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 May 2007 11,311 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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SY04 MMO is a 2004 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 16,509 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY04 MMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 22 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SY04 MMO registered?

SY04 MMO is a 2004 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is SY04 MMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY04 MMO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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