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W353 EAX

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

19,000 mi
Last recorded19,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 EAX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 19,000 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 18,996 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 18,737 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 18,628 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 18,318 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 18,315 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 17,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 17,014 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 17,014 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 17,006 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 16,991 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,958 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 16,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 16,273 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,392 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 15,392 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,470 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,037 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 15,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,169 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 14,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,770 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 12,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,924 miles

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

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,070 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 9,147 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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W353 EAX is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 W353 EAX, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W353 EAX registered?

W353 EAX is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 2000.

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