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S300 LTS

2003 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,894 mi
Last recorded28,894 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham 716,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 LTS
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 28,894 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 28,928 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 May 2023 27,520 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 26,901 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,014 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 36,236 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 23,248 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 22,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,198 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 22,198 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,108 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall split

Offside Front Inner side wall split

Fail 26 Feb 2016 21,108 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall split

Offside Front Inner side wall split

Pass 4 Feb 2015 20,416 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 20,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 18,785 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,886 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,059 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,085 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 14,376 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,286 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 10,286 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 9,444 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 9,444 miles

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

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

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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S300 LTS is a 2003 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 S300 LTS, 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 S300 LTS registered?

S300 LTS is a 2003 Caterham 7, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is S300 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 LTS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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