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GN54 TLF

2005 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,813 mi
Last recorded22,813 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Super 714,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 TLF
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 22,813 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 22,713 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,520 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 22,223 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,194 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 22,082 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,833 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,923 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,295 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 18,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 18,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,562 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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GN54 TLF is a 2005 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,751 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN54 TLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN54 TLF registered?

GN54 TLF is a 2005 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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