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J17 BOL

2005 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,865 mi
Last recorded27,865 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven14,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 BOL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 27,348 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 20,609 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 20,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 18,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2012 16,589 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2012 16,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 14,267 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,230 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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J17 BOL is a 2005 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 14,656 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J17 BOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J17 BOL registered?

J17 BOL is a 2005 Caterham Seven, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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