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LJ04 ACF

2004 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,157 mi
Last recorded28,157 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham Super 712,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 ACF
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 28,157 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 26,554 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 26,425 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 26,043 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 24,528 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 24,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 23,493 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,369 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 19,855 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 18,967 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 18,967 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 18,060 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 17,303 miles

all tyres cracking slightly within there tread

Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,661 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,346 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,965 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,894 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,561 miles

rear fog light on n/s/r

Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,188 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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LJ04 ACF is a 2004 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ04 ACF, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ04 ACF registered?

LJ04 ACF is a 2004 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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