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SV03 ROY

2003 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,844 mi
Last recorded46,844 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Super 712,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 ROY
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 46,844 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 46,641 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,482 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 45,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 43,380 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 42,895 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,093 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 41,344 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 39,736 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,735 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 38,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,942 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 32,694 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 29,037 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,726 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,311 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,949 miles

slight movement in n/s bottom swivel.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,447 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 22,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,841 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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SV03 ROY is a 2003 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 12,460 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 SV03 ROY, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV03 ROY registered?

SV03 ROY is a 2003 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is SV03 ROY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 ROY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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