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EU55 BFO

2005 Caterham Seven

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,815 mi
Last recorded3,815 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven14,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 BFO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 3,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 3,724 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 3,588 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 3,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 3,324 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 3,159 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 3,063 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 2,970 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 2,779 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 2,398 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 2,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 2,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 1,982 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 1,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 1,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 1,508 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 1,271 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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EU55 BFO is a 2005 Caterham Seven in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EU55 BFO, 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 EU55 BFO registered?

EU55 BFO is a 2005 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is EU55 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 BFO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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