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DS53 FUN

2004 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,918 mi
Last recorded12,918 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Caterham Super 712,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 FUN
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 12,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 128,000 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 128,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 12,490 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,061 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 11,380 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,515 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,038 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 9,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wheel slightly tight to rotate

Pass 17 Jan 2007 8,049 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 8,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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DS53 FUN is a 2004 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,251 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS53 FUN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 22 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS53 FUN registered?

DS53 FUN is a 2004 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is DS53 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS53 FUN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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