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T11 BRO

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,791 mi
Last recorded19,791 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 BRO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 19,791 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 19,764 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 19,597 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 19,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 19,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 16,197 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 13,674 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,803 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,302 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 11,688 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 10,941 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 9,761 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 9,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 8,950 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 7,873 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 7,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 4,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 4,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 3,413 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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T11 BRO is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,397cc 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 T11 BRO, 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 T11 BRO registered?

T11 BRO is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 July 2003.

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