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Caterham Seven (S3)

Black · Petrol · 1991 · 1,699 cc

J417 MFHMOT history

J417 MFH is a black petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 9 Aug 1991. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2026
Mileage
50,499 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
17
17 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J417 MFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
9 Aug 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J417 MFH was last recorded at 50,499 miles on 30 May 2025, 776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,723 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
776 miles
Average per year
1,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,499 miles
  • 2024 – 49,723 miles
  • 2023 – 48,854 miles
  • 2021 – 48,600 miles
  • 2019 – 47,931 miles
  • 2018 – 47,506 miles
  • 2015 – 46,313 miles
  • 2014 – 44,325 miles
  • 2013 – 43,691 miles
  • 2011 – 40,497 miles
  • 2010 – 37,691 miles
  • 2009 – 35,922 miles
  • 2008 – 34,354 miles
  • 2007 – 32,573 miles
  • 2006 – 30,387 miles
  • 2005 – 28,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,499 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,499 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,499 miles
    Test number
    659354914204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,723 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    49,723 miles
    Test number
    941419935780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,854 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    196050230798
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass48,600 miles (+669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    772501220167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  5. Pass47,931 miles (+425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,931 miles
    Test number
    505306681752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass47,506 miles (+1,193)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,506 miles
    Test number
    947417394572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass46,313 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    115361705274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,325 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,325 miles
    Test number
    648144434158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,691 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,691 miles
    Test number
    157503433382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,090 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,090 miles
    Test number
    388149893078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,497 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,497 miles
    Test number
    835575551222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,691 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,691 miles
    Test number
    550081050288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,922 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,922 miles
    Test number
    682496449231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,354 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,354 miles
    Test number
    761960348291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,573 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,573 miles
    Test number
    214781047237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,387 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,387 miles
    Test number
    803792546259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    28,903 miles
    Test number
    741364025255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J417 MFH

Does J417 MFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J417 MFH expired on 1 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J417 MFH?
The MOT on J417 MFH expired on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J417 MFH done?
J417 MFH was recorded at 50,499 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 1,091 miles a year.
Has J417 MFH ever failed its MOT?
No. J417 MFH has passed all 17 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on J417 MFH 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 J417 MFH find?
J417 MFH passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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