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Caterham Seven (S3)

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,261 cc

L7 FSTMOT history

L7 FST is a black petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 27 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 23,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
23,973 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 FST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,261 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 FST was last recorded at 23,973 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,437 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
536 miles
Average per year
865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,973 miles
  • 2025 – 23,437 miles
  • 2024 – 22,727 miles
  • 2023 – 22,097 miles
  • 2022 – 21,578 miles
  • 2021 – 20,955 miles
  • 2020 – 20,122 miles
  • 2019 – 19,746 miles
  • 2018 – 18,693 miles
  • 2017 – 17,420 miles
  • 2016 – 16,261 miles
  • 2015 – 13,246 miles
  • 2014 – 11,499 miles
  • 2013 – 11,439 miles
  • 2012 – 11,222 miles
  • 2011 – 10,689 miles
  • 2009 – 9,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,973 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,973 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    23,973 miles
    Test number
    725392291954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,437 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    23,437 miles
    Test number
    121791557400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    22,727 miles
    Test number
    606969907963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail22,727 miles (+630)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,727 miles
    Test number
    609978698965
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass22,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    22,097 miles
    Test number
    288945189385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail22,097 miles (+519)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,097 miles
    Test number
    526433652275
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass21,578 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    21,578 miles
    Test number
    380611761427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,955 miles (+833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,955 miles
    Test number
    432756177406
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass20,122 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    20,122 miles
    Test number
    487248479254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,746 miles (+1,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    19,746 miles
    Test number
    116657797382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass18,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    18,693 miles
    Test number
    756559359781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail18,693 miles (+1,273)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,693 miles
    Test number
    675799563388
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass17,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,420 miles
    Test number
    415457254391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail17,420 miles (+1,159)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,420 miles
    Test number
    678103095735
    • Repaired at testIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

  15. Pass16,261 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,261 miles
    Test number
    457582176960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail13,246 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,246 miles
    Test number
    596885985047
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

  17. Pass13,246 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    13,246 miles
    Test number
    979715185048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,499 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    11,499 miles
    Test number
    347429674097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass11,439 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    11,439 miles
    Test number
    729153033292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,222 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    11,222 miles
    Test number
    248628492191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,689 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,689 miles
    Test number
    898577741190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    9,482 miles
    Test number
    183539459193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail9,482 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,482 miles
    Test number
    804669059155
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Questions about L7 FST

Does L7 FST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 FST is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 FST?
The MOT on L7 FST is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 FST done?
L7 FST was recorded at 23,973 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 865 miles a year.
Has L7 FST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 FST has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 FST 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 L7 FST find?
L7 FST passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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