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C7 DOA

2003 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,090 mi
Last recorded19,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham 716,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 DOA
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 19,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 18,792 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 18,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 18,684 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 17,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 17,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,877 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 16,502 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 16,495 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 16,013 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

crack in front windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,656 miles

crack in front windscreen

rear number plate cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2015 15,055 miles

crack in front windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2014 14,705 miles

Oil leak

crack in front windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2013 14,192 miles

crack in front windscreen

front tyres perishing

mixed tyre speed ratings

Fail 2 Mar 2013 14,192 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

crack in front windscreen

front tyres perishing

mixed tyre speed ratings

Pass 25 Feb 2012 13,748 miles

crack in front windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,099 miles

cracks in front windscreen

wiper blades weak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 12,568 miles

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

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

crack in front windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2009 11,742 miles

both rear tyres getting low

crack in front screen

steering rack gaitors perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2008 10,952 miles

chips in windscreen

rear tyres wearing low on centres

Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,017 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,435 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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C7 DOA is a 2003 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 C7 DOA, 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.

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What year was C7 DOA registered?

C7 DOA is a 2003 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is C7 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 DOA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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