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W4 BUB

2003 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,958 mi
Last recorded10,958 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Super 712,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 BUB
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 10,958 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 9,852 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 7,934 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 7,336 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 6,878 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 6,826 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 6,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 6,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 6,194 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 6,194 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 May 2009 5,741 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 5,292 miles

advise offside front tyre has a cut in inner side wall not showing any inner cord

Pass 28 Sep 2006 4,331 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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W4 BUB is a 2003 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W4 BUB, 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 W4 BUB registered?

W4 BUB is a 2003 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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