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KX53 AJO

2003 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,952 mi
Last recorded8,952 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Caterham Super 712,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 AJO
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 8,952 miles

Rear Inner Brake pads not visable

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 8,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Inner rear brake pads not visable

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 8,878 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner rear brake pads not visable

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 8,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 8,405 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 8,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2018
Fail 12 May 2018

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 7,645 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 7,644 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake dragging

Pass 5 Jun 2015 7,110 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 7,035 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 6,833 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 6,771 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 6,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 6,367 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,090 miles

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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KX53 AJO is a 2003 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 12,460 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 AJO, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KX53 AJO registered?

KX53 AJO is a 2003 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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