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GK53 ESF

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,726 mi
Last recorded5,726 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 ESF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 5,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 5,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 5,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 5,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 5,704 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 5,702 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 5,700 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 5,694 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 5,694 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 5,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 56,908 miles

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

o/s/f top ball joint dust cover split

Fail 5 Jun 2010 56,908 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f top ball joint dust cover split

Pass 20 May 2009 5,686 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 56,829 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 56,829 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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GK53 ESF is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK53 ESF, 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 GK53 ESF registered?

GK53 ESF is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 6 January 2004.

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