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H15 SVN

2003 Caterham 7

Pink Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

1,263 mi
Last recorded1,263 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham 716,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 SVN
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 1,263 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 1,213 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Apr 2024 1,019 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 1,019 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 862 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 752 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 752 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 304 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 157 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 6,879 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 6,162 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 4,459 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 3,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 3,443 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 679 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2008 5,851 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 May 2008 5,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2007 3,919 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 3,919 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake pads low

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

no windscreen

no windscreen washers

no windscreen wipers

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2006 1,270 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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H15 SVN is a 2003 Caterham 7 in Pink with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H15 SVN, 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.

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H15 SVN is a 2003 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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