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FH53 AYC

2004 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,366 mi
Last recorded31,366 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Super 712,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 AYC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 31,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 29,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 27,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 25,472 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 23,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 21,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 20,673 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 17,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 15,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2016 13,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,039 miles

front tyres on 2mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Fail 11 Apr 2015 12,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres on 2mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Fail 8 Aug 2014 11,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 10,369 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 8,021 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 7,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 6,493 miles

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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FH53 AYC is a 2004 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH53 AYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 AYC registered?

FH53 AYC is a 2004 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is FH53 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 AYC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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