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X223 GJF

2000 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

18,164 mi
Last recorded18,164 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Caterham 716,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 GJF
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 18,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 18,029 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 18,008 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 17,718 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 17,282 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 16,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 16,249 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 16,249 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 15,354 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,737 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 14,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,119 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 14,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 13,874 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 13,253 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 13,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 12,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,872 miles

exhaust mount bobbins splitting

Pass 14 May 2009 12,728 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 12,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,504 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 12,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 10,866 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,410 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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X223 GJF is a 2000 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2000 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 16,478 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X223 GJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 26 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X223 GJF registered?

X223 GJF is a 2000 Caterham 7, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X223 GJF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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