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FG53 ZPN

2003 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,678 mi
Last recorded28,678 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham 716,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ZPN
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 28,678 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 26,234 miles

slight play in rear anti-roll bar links - both sides

Pass 8 Aug 2023 25,175 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 20,996 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 17,172 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 15,057 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 9,515 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 9,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 7,187 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 7,185 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 2,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 2,623 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing close to the 2mm wear bars

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 2,116 miles

Nearside front tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Nearside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Offside front tyre is on the legal limit inner section

Offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,222 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 318 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,367 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 3,498 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 2,786 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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FG53 ZPN is a 2003 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FG53 ZPN, 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 FG53 ZPN registered?

FG53 ZPN is a 2003 Caterham 7, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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