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Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue and Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

L70 OJDMOT history

L70 OJD is a blue and yellow petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 24,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
24,780 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 OJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Blue and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 OJD was last recorded at 24,780 miles on 17 May 2024, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2017: 23,557 miles, lower than 26,180 miles on 12 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
24,717 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
1,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 24,780 miles
  • 2023 – 24,717 miles
  • 2022 – 24,499 miles
  • 2021 – 24,458 miles
  • 2020 – 24,283 miles
  • 2019 – 24,196 miles
  • 2018 – 23,797 miles
  • 2017 – 23,557 miles
  • 2016 – 26,180 miles
  • 2015 – 22,540 miles
  • 2014 – 21,419 miles
  • 2013 – 20,594 miles
  • 2012 – 18,089 miles
  • 2011 – 14,887 miles
  • 2010 – 13,098 miles
  • 2009 – 12,037 miles
  • 2007 – 9,561 miles
  • 2006 – 5,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,780 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,780 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    24,780 miles
    Test number
    331353788186
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail24,780 miles (+63)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,780 miles
    Test number
    266829774081
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass24,717 miles (+218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    24,717 miles
    Test number
    225000678291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass24,499 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    24,499 miles
    Test number
    849468171046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,458 miles (+175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    24,458 miles
    Test number
    655012535149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass24,283 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    24,283 miles
    Test number
    948989629864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes were they enter callipers slightly bent

  7. Pass24,196 miles (+399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,196 miles
    Test number
    365919959055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints worn slightly

  8. Pass23,797 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,797 miles
    Test number
    166755421504
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/f inner tie rod joint

  9. Pass23,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,557 miles
    Test number
    590559107630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail23,557 miles (-2,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,557 miles
    Test number
    339573122722
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass26,180 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    26,180 miles
    Test number
    673244347880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,176 miles (+3,636)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,176 miles
    Test number
    197708714312
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass22,540 miles (+1,121)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,540 miles
    Test number
    557625125150
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEmission test struggled to pass
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass21,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,419 miles
    Test number
    176154994444
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail21,419 miles (+825)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,419 miles
    Test number
    245764494085
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass20,594 miles (+2,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,594 miles
    Test number
    687976983003
    • NoteSlight play in track rod end

  17. Pass18,089 miles (+3,202)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,089 miles
    Test number
    596742182017
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass14,887 miles (+1,789)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    14,887 miles
    Test number
    907422951034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rack boots perished.
    • NotePlay in steering rack.

  19. Pass13,098 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,098 miles
    Test number
    734659230072
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteN/S/R and O/S/R brake discs worn thin.
    • NoteN/S/R brake binding slightly.
    • NotePlay in O/S of steering rack.

  20. Fail13,098 miles (+1,061)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,098 miles
    Test number
    164136130081
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteN/S/R and O/S/R brake discs worn thin.
    • NoteN/S/R brake binding slightly.
    • NotePlay in O/S of steering rack.

  21. Pass12,037 miles (+2,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    12,037 miles
    Test number
    493736519041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass9,561 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,561 miles
    Test number
    494927747252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,007 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    5,007 miles
    Test number
    232809846208
    • NoteAll four tyres are worn close to the wear limit (1.6mm)

Questions about L70 OJD

Does L70 OJD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 OJD expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 OJD?
The MOT on L70 OJD expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 OJD done?
L70 OJD was recorded at 24,780 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 1,117 miles a year.
Has L70 OJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 OJD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 OJD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 OJD find?
L70 OJD passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside; front wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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