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GN05 ZGD

2005 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,292 mi
Last recorded42,292 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven14,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 ZGD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 42,292 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,748 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 41,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear rubbing marks on inner wheel arch (no fouling detected)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,281 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 40,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 38,181 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,283 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 Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,784 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 27,943 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 27,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,269 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,741 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,304 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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GN05 ZGD is a 2005 Caterham Seven in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 14,656 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN05 ZGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN05 ZGD registered?

GN05 ZGD is a 2005 Caterham Seven, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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