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YU54 YGN

2004 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,125 mi
Last recorded13,125 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Caterham 715,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 YGN
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 13,125 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 13,125 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 12,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 11,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 10,269 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 9,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 8,531 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 7,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 5,033 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 4,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 4,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 3,677 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 3,066 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 2,652 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 2,031 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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YU54 YGN is a 2004 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2004 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 15,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YU54 YGN, 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 22 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YU54 YGN registered?

YU54 YGN is a 2004 Caterham 7, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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