Caterham Seven (S3)
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,397 cc
L55 MJAMOT history
L55 MJA is a silver petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 15,553 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 15,553 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 640 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 MJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Caterham
- Model
- Seven (S3)
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 MJA was last recorded at 15,553 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 15,243 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 310 miles
- Average per year
- 640 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 15,553 miles
- 2025 – 15,243 miles
- 2024 – 14,798 miles
- 2023 – 14,020 miles
- 2022 – 13,798 miles
- 2021 – 12,677 miles
- 2020 – 12,615 miles
- 2019 – 12,423 miles
- 2016 – 12,249 miles
- 2014 – 11,335 miles
- 2013 – 10,516 miles
- 2012 – 9,694 miles
- 2011 – 8,564 miles
- 2010 – 7,571 miles
- 2009 – 5,209 miles
- 2008 – 3,869 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass15,553 miles (+310)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 15,553 miles
- Test number
- 626362271500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,243 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 15,243 miles
- Test number
- 622367670883
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail15,243 miles (+445)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,243 miles
- Test number
- 104607484136
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass14,798 miles (+778)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 14,798 miles
- Test number
- 865176117237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 14,020 miles
- Test number
- 773424896305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,020 miles (+222)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,020 miles
- Test number
- 257707152482
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass13,798 miles (+1,121)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 13,798 miles
- Test number
- 948549276868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,677 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 12,677 miles
- Test number
- 188284416866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,615 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 12,615 miles
- Test number
- 979292794181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,610 miles (+187)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,610 miles
- Test number
- 358546433823
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass12,423 miles (+174)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 12,423 miles
- Test number
- 395214911542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,249 miles (+914)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 12,249 miles
- Test number
- 311295232217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,335 miles (+819)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 11,335 miles
- Test number
- 459749554239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,516 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 10,516 miles
- Test number
- 716409443257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,516 miles (+822)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,516 miles
- Test number
- 917279433285
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass9,694 miles (+26)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 9,694 miles
- Test number
- 345487532485
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSteering wheel slight play in coupling
Fail9,668 miles (+1,104)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,668 miles
- Test number
- 915813422229
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSteering wheel slight play in coupling
Pass8,564 miles (+993)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 8,564 miles
- Test number
- 309474621277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,571 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 7,571 miles
- Test number
- 400929310204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,560 miles (+2,351)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,560 miles
- Test number
- 133312510252
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass5,209 miles (+1,340)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 5,209 miles
- Test number
- 804068909192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 3,869 miles
- Test number
- 284070718401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 MJA
- Does L55 MJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 MJA is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 MJA?
- The MOT on L55 MJA is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 MJA done?
- L55 MJA was recorded at 15,553 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 640 miles a year.
- Has L55 MJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 MJA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 MJA 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 L55 MJA find?
- L55 MJA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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