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GN04 KHP

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,813 mi
Last recorded43,813 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 KHP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 43,813 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively front n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear rear o/s fog light dull

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear service brake showing low effort at n/s rear wheel (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 43,574 miles

Front front steering Colum showing signs of wear [play]

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front n/s indicator flashing [to slow] (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear o/s number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine [RUNNING HOT] when doing mot test

Pass 10 Aug 2023 43,059 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear o/s number plate light not working [at time of testing] (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 42,736 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 42,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall shows cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 40,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall shows cracking

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wall shows cracking

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,354 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,914 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 38,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front trye wrong rotation

Pass 21 Sep 2012 385,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,712 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,666 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 27,715 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,728 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 19,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GN04 KHP is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GN04 KHP, 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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GN04 KHP is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2004.

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