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GK04 CWU

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,909 mi
Last recorded21,909 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 CWU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 May 2024 21,909 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,838 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 21,817 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,810 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 17,051 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,965 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,751 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,215 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,504 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,255 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,852 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 15 Feb 2011 12,091 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,878 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 11,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,339 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 9,216 miles

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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GK04 CWU is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK04 CWU, 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 GK04 CWU registered?

GK04 CWU is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 2004.

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