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Caterham 7

Black · Petrol · 1995 · 1,600 cc

M247 BLCMOT history

M247 BLC is a black petrol Caterham 7 first used on 20 Jan 1995. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 1,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2023
Mileage
1,295 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
M247 BLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
20 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

M247 BLC was last recorded at 1,295 miles on 22 May 2025, 1,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2022: 252 miles, lower than 16,409 miles on 17 May 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
254 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 1,295 miles
  • 2022 – 254 miles
  • 2016 – 16,409 miles
  • 2015 – 16,271 miles
  • 2014 – 15,727 miles
  • 2013 – 13,701 miles
  • 2011 – 13,334 miles
  • 2010 – 12,562 miles
  • 2009 – 12,061 miles
  • 2008 – 11,796 miles
  • 2007 – 11,263 miles
  • 2006 – 10,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail1,295 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail1,295 miles (+1,041)1 dangerous8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,295 miles
    Test number
    416454013198
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

  2. Pass254 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    254 miles
    Test number
    506804457733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail252 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252 miles
    Test number
    786575837323
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    821767018552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    210810022257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,409 miles (+138)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,409 miles
    Test number
    158177889163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass16,271 miles (+544)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,271 miles
    Test number
    646536365130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass15,727 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,727 miles
    Test number
    295303364427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,701 miles
    Test number
    265627983073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail13,701 miles (+367)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,701 miles
    Test number
    756966683093
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass13,334 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    13,334 miles
    Test number
    967602341051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,562 miles (+501)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,562 miles
    Test number
    402565620019
    • NoteThis vehicle is declared as home assembled and requires no emissions test.

  13. Pass12,061 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    12,061 miles
    Test number
    451506329014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,796 miles (+533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,796 miles
    Test number
    592960838095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail11,263 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,263 miles
    Test number
    223441637015
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  16. Pass11,263 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,263 miles
    Test number
    734261637087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,672 miles
    Test number
    303533526037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,672 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,672 miles
    Test number
    190050126448
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSide repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Questions about M247 BLC

Does M247 BLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M247 BLC expired on 27 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M247 BLC?
The MOT on M247 BLC expired on 27 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M247 BLC done?
M247 BLC was recorded at 1,295 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025.
Has M247 BLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M247 BLC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on M247 BLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M247 BLC find?
M247 BLC failed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 1 minor defect: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; headlamp not working on main beam; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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