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HU03 PNR

2003 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,864 mi
Last recorded62,864 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham 716,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU03 PNR
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 62,864 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 61,861 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 61,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,937 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,006 miles

Fuel pipe after fuel filter twisted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 58,006 miles

Fuel pipe after fuel filter twisted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,981 miles

Both exhaust mount 'cotton reels' deteriorated. Recommend replacement.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear gearbox seal. Clutch release bearing noisy. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 55,981 miles

Both exhaust mount 'cotton reels' deteriorated. Recommend replacement.

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose Rubber deteriorated. Recommend replacement. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear gearbox seal. Clutch release bearing noisy. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,636 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Longitudinal play at front of hub. Recommend inspection and repair. (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 54,635 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Found under seat. (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Longitudinal play at front of hub. Recommend inspection and repair. (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Coolant leak Around thermostat housing area. ()

Rear Both tyres feathered on inside shoulders.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread feathered. Recommend alignment check.

Offside Front Tyre tread slightly feathered.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 51,026 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump not working. (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread feathered. Recommend alignment check.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread slightly feathered.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,302 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wipers smeary

Fail 27 Feb 2014 47,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wipers smeary

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,706 miles

Both wiper blades smeary.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,675 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 40,667 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,846 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,695 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,450 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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HU03 PNR is a 2003 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HU03 PNR, 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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HU03 PNR is a 2003 Caterham 7, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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