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S7 MGX

2003 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,566 mi
Last recorded18,566 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Caterham 716,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 MGX
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 18,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 18,545 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 18,438 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,066 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,768 miles

Oil leak from rear of gear box. (speedo drive)

Pass 24 May 2013 17,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,369 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,970 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jun 2010 16,970 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Apr 2009 16,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,908 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,031 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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S7 MGX is a 2003 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S7 MGX, 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 S7 MGX registered?

S7 MGX is a 2003 Caterham 7, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is S7 MGX safe to buy?

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