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GF04 RCE

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,722 mi
Last recorded24,722 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 RCE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 24,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2015 24,694 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,856 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,562 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 22,474 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 22,474 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,994 miles

Gearbox Prop. Shaft Oil Seal leaking.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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GF04 RCE is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF04 RCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GF04 RCE registered?

GF04 RCE is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 3 March 2004.

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