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WH55 CCA

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,008 mi
Last recorded38,008 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH55 CCA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 38,008 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 37,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 36,500 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 36,458 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 35,703 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,056 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 34,089 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 34,024 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 32,592 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 29,832 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,945 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,666 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 23,666 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 21,570 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,337 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 16,854 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 14,735 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,138 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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WH55 CCA is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WH55 CCA, 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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WH55 CCA is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 October 2005.

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