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MH55 XHF

2005 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,975 mi
Last recorded19,975 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven14,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XHF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 19,975 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 19,665 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 19,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 19,401 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 18,860 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 18,536 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 17,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 15,745 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 12,795 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 12,376 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2012 12,026 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 11,191 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 11,085 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,897 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 7,884 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,384 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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MH55 XHF is a 2005 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MH55 XHF, 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 MH55 XHF registered?

MH55 XHF is a 2005 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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