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VA51 XFG

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,288 mi
Last recorded25,288 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XFG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 25,288 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 25,121 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 24,817 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

slight grease seepage o/s/r outer cv boot area

Pass 17 Dec 2021 24,183 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 23,540 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 22,266 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,105 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,971 miles

ecu map altered prior to retest

Fail 14 Jun 2017 19,971 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)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,555 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 15,938 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 15,767 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 14,239 miles

slight noise from N/S/F wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,657 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 12,430 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 10,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 8,231 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 6,207 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 4,248 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 1,655 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 1,457 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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VA51 XFG is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 VA51 XFG, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VA51 XFG is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 2002.

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