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Caterham Super 7

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,261 cc

C5 LHWMOT history

C5 LHW is a blue petrol Caterham Super 7 first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 20,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
20,728 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Super 7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,261 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LHW was last recorded at 20,728 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,697 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,728 miles
  • 2024 – 20,697 miles
  • 2023 – 20,369 miles
  • 2022 – 19,601 miles
  • 2021 – 19,356 miles
  • 2019 – 19,032 miles
  • 2018 – 16,781 miles
  • 2017 – 15,685 miles
  • 2016 – 14,981 miles
  • 2015 – 14,215 miles
  • 2014 – 12,790 miles
  • 2013 – 12,749 miles
  • 2012 – 11,071 miles
  • 2011 – 9,520 miles
  • 2010 – 8,011 miles
  • 2009 – 6,229 miles
  • 2008 – 4,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,728 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,728 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    20,728 miles
    Test number
    475722818413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    20,697 miles
    Test number
    751289013785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail20,697 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,697 miles
    Test number
    299834787618
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail20,697 miles (+328)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,697 miles
    Test number
    856786141327
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass20,369 miles (+768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    20,369 miles
    Test number
    923731124154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass19,601 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    19,601 miles
    Test number
    524987123070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,356 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    19,356 miles
    Test number
    377518416365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,032 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,032 miles
    Test number
    791734825466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,781 miles (+1,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    16,781 miles
    Test number
    776217709154
    • 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. Pass15,685 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    15,685 miles
    Test number
    816399523013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    14,981 miles
    Test number
    964084841640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail14,981 miles (+766)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,981 miles
    Test number
    316255967734
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  13. Pass14,215 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    14,215 miles
    Test number
    277012015416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,790 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    12,790 miles
    Test number
    929102714126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,749 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    12,749 miles
    Test number
    768287783048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,071 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,071 miles
    Test number
    347781302188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,520 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    9,520 miles
    Test number
    635761201180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    8,011 miles
    Test number
    444536910107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail8,011 miles (+1,782)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,011 miles
    Test number
    471746910155
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  20. Pass6,229 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    6,229 miles
    Test number
    780346599087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    4,000 miles
    Test number
    861701408182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 LHW

Does C5 LHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 LHW expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 LHW?
The MOT on C5 LHW expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 LHW done?
C5 LHW was recorded at 20,728 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 954 miles a year.
Has C5 LHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LHW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 LHW 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 LHW find?
C5 LHW passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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