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FG03 KCJ

2003 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,263 mi
Last recorded9,263 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Caterham 716,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 KCJ
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,263 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 9,222 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 8,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 7,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 7,883 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jul 2010 7,877 miles

Centre Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,946 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 7,598 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,965 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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FG03 KCJ is a 2003 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG03 KCJ, 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 FG03 KCJ registered?

FG03 KCJ is a 2003 Caterham 7, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is FG03 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 KCJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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