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YT53 BNZ

2003 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

20,709 mi
Last recorded20,709 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham 716,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 BNZ
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 20,709 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 20,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 20,635 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 20,533 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 20,342 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 19,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 18,765 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 18,120 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 18,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,071 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs corroded

all tyres tread low - n/s/f very low

steering rack boots cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2018 18,071 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ALL TYRES TREAD LOW - N/S/F VERY LOW

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

STEERING RACK BOOTS CRACKING

Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,571 miles

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

both front & n/s/r tyres low recommend replacement now

front no plate delaminateing recommend replacement

Fail 30 Jun 2015 17,571 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front & n/s/r tyres low recommend replacement now

front no plate delaminateing recommend replacement

Pass 29 May 2014 17,366 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2013 17,082 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 14,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,817 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 10,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 10,594 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 8,799 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 7,423 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 7,423 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YT53 BNZ is a 2003 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 16,312 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 YT53 BNZ, 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 23 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT53 BNZ registered?

YT53 BNZ is a 2003 Caterham 7, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is YT53 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 BNZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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