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C7 EDF

2007 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Caterham 714,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 EDF
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025
Fail 7 Aug 2025

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

freeplay in steering

Pass 30 Jul 2024 149 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 149 miles

Emissions unable to be completed details required proof of age for engine V5c (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 11,441 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 11,441 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2022 11,441 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 10,849 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 10,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 10,696 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 10,590 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 10,488 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 10,332 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 10,057 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 8,883 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 8,143 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 EDF is a 2007 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2007 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,922 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 C7 EDF, 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 19 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 EDF registered?

C7 EDF is a 2007 Caterham 7, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is C7 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 EDF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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