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AD55 DUK

2005 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,356 mi
Last recorded13,356 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven14,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 DUK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 13,356 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 13,290 miles

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

N/S & O/S front tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 8 May 2024 12,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 11,290 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 9,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 9,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 8,092 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 7,239 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 7,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 6,989 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 6,255 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 5,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 4,946 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 4,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 3,706 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 3,135 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 2,297 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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AD55 DUK is a 2005 Caterham Seven in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 14,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD55 DUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AD55 DUK registered?

AD55 DUK is a 2005 Caterham Seven, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is AD55 DUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 DUK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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