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L7 CUU

2004 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

27,596 mi
Last recorded27,596 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham 715,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 CUU
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 27,596 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 25,874 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 24,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 24,454 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 22,657 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 22,586 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 20,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 19,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 18,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 18,203 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 18,203 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 17,370 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 17,370 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 15,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,142 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 14,142 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,693 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 13,218 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 5,280 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 4,420 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 4,200 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 3,705 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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L7 CUU is a 2004 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 15,867 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 L7 CUU, 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 22 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L7 CUU registered?

L7 CUU is a 2004 Caterham 7, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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