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S7 LFO

2005 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,232 mi
Last recorded12,232 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Super 714,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 LFO
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 12,232 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 12,226 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 12,186 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 12,180 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 12,142 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 12,063 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 11,930 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 11,802 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 11,735 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 11,632 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 11,538 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,467 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,873 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,799 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 10,789 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,387 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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S7 LFO is a 2005 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,751 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 S7 LFO, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S7 LFO registered?

S7 LFO is a 2005 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is S7 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 LFO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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