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R300 YES

2004 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,249 mi
Last recorded25,249 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham 715,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 YES
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 25,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 25,072 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 24,925 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 24,523 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 23,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 22,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,289 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 22,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2017 21,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 20,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,162 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,697 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 17,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,498 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,247 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,388 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,751 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 11,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 11,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,183 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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R300 YES is a 2004 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R300 YES, 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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R300 YES is a 2004 Caterham 7, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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