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Caterham 7

Green and Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

S3 UENMOT history

S3 UEN is a green and grey petrol Caterham 7 first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 14,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
14,896 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 UEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Colour
Green and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 UEN was last recorded at 14,896 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2008: 5,866 miles, lower than 58,646 miles on 31 May 2008.

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
14,673 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
223 miles
Average per year
558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 14,896 miles
  • 2023 – 14,673 miles
  • 2022 – 14,333 miles
  • 2021 – 13,697 miles
  • 2020 – 12,677 miles
  • 2019 – 11,917 miles
  • 2018 – 10,040 miles
  • 2017 – 9,093 miles
  • 2016 – 8,017 miles
  • 2015 – 7,900 miles
  • 2014 – 7,853 miles
  • 2012 – 6,286 miles
  • 2009 – 6,266 miles
  • 2008 – 5,866 miles
  • 2007 – 4,883 miles
  • 2005 – 4,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,896 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible weep from half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has slight weep of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass14,896 miles (+223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    14,896 miles
    Test number
    722566220385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible weep from half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass14,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    14,673 miles
    Test number
    993744976882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail14,670 miles (+337)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,670 miles
    Test number
    129352189321
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass14,333 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    14,333 miles
    Test number
    483982890373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,697 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    13,697 miles
    Test number
    918792508287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has slight weep of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail13,696 miles (+1,019)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,696 miles
    Test number
    222676332188
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has slight weep of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass12,677 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    12,677 miles
    Test number
    509258391457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    11,917 miles
    Test number
    681871527764
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail11,917 miles (+1,877)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,917 miles
    Test number
    812105747649
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass10,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    10,040 miles
    Test number
    339485518912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail10,040 miles (+236)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,040 miles
    Test number
    441360228497
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass9,804 miles (+711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    9,804 miles
    Test number
    643576135428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear axle has slight weep

  13. Pass9,093 miles (+1,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    9,093 miles
    Test number
    901991662852
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight blow on manifold joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass8,017 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    8,017 miles
    Test number
    239184805837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    7,900 miles
    Test number
    857302615166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail7,900 miles (+47)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,900 miles
    Test number
    388941415186
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass7,853 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    7,853 miles
    Test number
    958571774023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,286 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    6,286 miles
    Test number
    217831872245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail6,266 miles (+400)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,266 miles
    Test number
    603399869270
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass5,866 miles (-52,780)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    5,866 miles
    Test number
    164013788116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,646 miles (+53,763)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,646 miles
    Test number
    501052458185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,883 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    4,883 miles
    Test number
    180616107446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    4,066 miles
    Test number
    463016415318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 UEN

Does S3 UEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 UEN expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 UEN?
The MOT on S3 UEN expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 UEN done?
S3 UEN was recorded at 14,896 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 558 miles a year.
Has S3 UEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 UEN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 UEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 UEN find?
S3 UEN passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive possible weep from half shaft seal; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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