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GU04 AAN

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,790 mi
Last recorded32,790 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 AAN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 32,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 32,178 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 18 Jul 2024 32,178 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Feb 2024 32,101 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 31,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 31,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 30,219 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 29,666 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,970 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,480 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 22,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 20,266 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 18,507 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 16,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 14,736 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 12,982 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 10,029 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 8,070 miles

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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GU04 AAN is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GU04 AAN, 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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What year was GU04 AAN registered?

GU04 AAN is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 3 March 2004.

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