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Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,397 cc

C5 FUNMOT history

C5 FUN is a blue petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 7 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
59,283 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 FUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 FUN was last recorded at 59,283 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,193 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,283 miles
  • 2025 – 59,193 miles
  • 2024 – 59,102 miles
  • 2023 – 59,034 miles
  • 2022 – 58,932 miles
  • 2021 – 58,823 miles
  • 2020 – 58,657 miles
  • 2019 – 58,326 miles
  • 2018 – 58,087 miles
  • 2017 – 58,045 miles
  • 2016 – 57,638 miles
  • 2015 – 57,295 miles
  • 2014 – 56,433 miles
  • 2013 – 56,174 miles
  • 2012 – 55,883 miles
  • 2011 – 54,927 miles
  • 2010 – 54,218 miles
  • 2009 – 53,456 miles
  • 2008 – 52,988 miles
  • 2007 – 52,025 miles
  • 2006 – 50,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,283 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,283 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    356861871313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,193 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,193 miles
    Test number
    126767287015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,102 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,102 miles
    Test number
    868533708466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass59,034 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,034 miles
    Test number
    619029607934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass58,932 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,932 miles
    Test number
    252941334128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass58,823 miles (+166)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,823 miles
    Test number
    597320370293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,657 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,657 miles
    Test number
    901156460280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass58,326 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,326 miles
    Test number
    466330894139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,087 miles (+42)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    367777956292
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass58,045 miles (+407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    272842442786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass57,638 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,638 miles
    Test number
    163279191085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,295 miles (+862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,295 miles
    Test number
    457300945111
    • NoteCorrosion developing on rear of frame/suspension/axle tubing/structure.

  13. Pass56,433 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,433 miles
    Test number
    188728114190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,174 miles (+291)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,174 miles
    Test number
    419240323158
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 3mm
    • NoteSlight play in o/s rack end joint

  15. Pass55,883 miles (+956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,883 miles
    Test number
    677663242179
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings

  16. Pass54,927 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    469737341172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,218 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,218 miles
    Test number
    223454040125
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

  18. Pass54,218 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,218 miles
    Test number
    544894540115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,456 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,456 miles
    Test number
    953917249148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,988 miles (+963)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    443925838136
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

  21. Pass52,025 miles (+1,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    753603147105
    • NoteAll suspension and subframe bars at rear are corroded on the surface

  22. Pass50,519 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,519 miles
    Test number
    394882956118
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 2mm
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 3mm o/s/f tyre 4mm wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in rack end joints

Questions about C5 FUN

Does C5 FUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 FUN is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 FUN?
The MOT on C5 FUN is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 FUN done?
C5 FUN was recorded at 59,283 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 431 miles a year.
Has C5 FUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 FUN has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2010.
Has the mileage on C5 FUN 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 C5 FUN find?
C5 FUN passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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