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MP03 FNL

2003 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,304 mi
Last recorded16,304 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Super 712,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 FNL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 16,304 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 15,271 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 14,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 13,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 11,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,018 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 11,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 8,215 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,932 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 6,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 4,958 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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MP03 FNL is a 2003 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MP03 FNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MP03 FNL registered?

MP03 FNL is a 2003 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is MP03 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP03 FNL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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