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RG53 FHU

2003 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,314 mi
Last recorded53,314 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham 716,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FHU
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 53,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

alternator belt cracking/perished

Pass 19 Sep 2024 52,544 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 51,837 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 50,204 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 47,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 42,002 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 36,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2017 31,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 15,736 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,751 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 11,751 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 11,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 10,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,090 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 8,217 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 8,196 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 6,865 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 2,972 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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RG53 FHU is a 2003 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 16,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RG53 FHU, 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 23 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RG53 FHU registered?

RG53 FHU is a 2003 Caterham 7, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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