Caterham Seven (S3)
Black and Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc
7 UPXMOT history
7 UPX is a black and silver petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 39,841 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 39,841 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,101 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 7 UPX
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Caterham
- Model
- Seven (S3)
- Colour
- Black and Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Apr 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
7 UPX was last recorded at 39,841 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 39,464 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 377 miles
- Average per year
- 1,101 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 39,841 miles
- 2025 – 39,464 miles
- 2024 – 38,838 miles
- 2023 – 38,331 miles
- 2022 – 37,602 miles
- 2021 – 37,044 miles
- 2020 – 36,473 miles
- 2019 – 35,893 miles
- 2018 – 33,898 miles
- 2017 – 32,656 miles
- 2016 – 31,788 miles
- 2015 – 30,568 miles
- 2014 – 29,178 miles
- 2013 – 27,599 miles
- 2012 – 27,568 miles
- 2011 – 26,449 miles
- 2010 – 25,097 miles
- 2009 – 23,657 miles
- 2008 – 21,986 miles
- 2007 – 20,456 miles
- 2006 – 19,308 miles
- 2005 – 17,086 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,841 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Slight oil leak on engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,841 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 39,841 miles
- Test number
- 374762818035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail39,841 miles (+377)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,841 miles
- Test number
- 522736077038
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,464 miles (+626)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 39,464 miles
- Test number
- 873298257931
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,838 miles (+507)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 38,838 miles
- Test number
- 363998367233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack gaiter perished / deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter perished / deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass38,331 miles (+729)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 38,331 miles
- Test number
- 118977786248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass37,602 miles (+558)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 37,602 miles
- Test number
- 300630249603
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass37,044 miles (+571)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 37,044 miles
- Test number
- 936712837613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,473 miles (+580)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 36,473 miles
- Test number
- 144482163203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,893 miles (+1,995)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 35,893 miles
- Test number
- 193544211178
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency is low - 17%
Pass33,898 miles (+1,242)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 33,898 miles
- Test number
- 996557807398
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass32,656 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 32,656 miles
- Test number
- 735533108481
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
Fail32,653 miles (+865)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,653 miles
- Test number
- 534204099239
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
Pass31,788 miles (+1,220)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 31,788 miles
- Test number
- 549675371522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,568 miles (+1,390)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 30,568 miles
- Test number
- 555282445152
- NoteNumber plate lamp has light sources not working, but not more than 50%.
Pass29,178 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 29,178 miles
- Test number
- 285423144139
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail29,178 miles (+1,579)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,178 miles
- Test number
- 616543744158
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,599 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 27,599 miles
- Test number
- 688745563190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,568 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 27,568 miles
- Test number
- 659399272262
- NoteFuel pipe at rear slightly perished
Fail27,568 miles (+1,119)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,568 miles
- Test number
- 429819972285
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFuel pipe at rear slightly perished
Pass26,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 26,449 miles
- Test number
- 376730181435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,449 miles (+1,352)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,449 miles
- Test number
- 977780481201
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass25,097 miles (+1,440)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 25,097 miles
- Test number
- 931961080261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,657 miles (+1,671)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 23,657 miles
- Test number
- 991699189245
- NoteNote sligyt play top steering joint
Pass21,986 miles (+1,530)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 21,986 miles
- Test number
- 731268398225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,456 miles (+1,148)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 20,456 miles
- Test number
- 821532497221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,308 miles (+2,222)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 19,308 miles
- Test number
- 143007796289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 17,086 miles
- Test number
- 381574095419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 7 UPX
- What vehicle is registration 7 UPX currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 7 UPX on a black and silver petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 Apr 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 7 UPX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7 UPX is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 7 UPX?
- The MOT on 7 UPX is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 7 UPX done?
- 7 UPX was recorded at 39,841 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,101 miles a year.
- Has 7 UPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 7 UPX has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on 7 UPX ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 7 UPX find?
- 7 UPX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, and 2 more.
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