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GK53 FZB

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,146 mi
Last recorded15,146 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FZB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 15,146 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 15,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 15,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 14,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 14,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 14,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 14,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 14,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 14,330 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,320 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 14,320 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 14,024 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

no passenger seat fitted

no windscreen fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,024 miles

no windscreen fitted

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

no passenger seat fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,798 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 13,798 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,429 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Apr 2009 12,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,703 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 10,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 10,001 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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 FZB is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZB, 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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GK53 FZB is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 February 2004.

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