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GN53 VRG

2003 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,414 mi
Last recorded12,414 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham 716,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 VRG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 12,414 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 12,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 12,186 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 12,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 12,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 12,180 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 12,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 12,136 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 11,617 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 10,930 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 10,925 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 10,336 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 9,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 8,719 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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GN53 VRG is a 2003 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 16,312 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 VRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN53 VRG?

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What year was GN53 VRG registered?

GN53 VRG is a 2003 Caterham 7, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is GN53 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 VRG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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