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Green and Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,000 cc

S7 BEUMOT history

S7 BEU is a green and silver petrol Caterham first used on 23 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 21,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
21,104 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 BEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Colour
Green and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S7 BEU was last recorded at 21,104 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,419 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
685 miles
Average per year
929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,104 miles
  • 2025 – 20,419 miles
  • 2024 – 20,246 miles
  • 2023 – 20,172 miles
  • 2022 – 19,989 miles
  • 2021 – 19,673 miles
  • 2020 – 19,093 miles
  • 2019 – 18,689 miles
  • 2018 – 17,713 miles
  • 2017 – 16,973 miles
  • 2016 – 16,463 miles
  • 2015 – 13,344 miles
  • 2014 – 10,200 miles
  • 2013 – 7,547 miles
  • 2012 – 4,513 miles
  • 2011 – 2,585 miles
  • 2009 – 2,383 miles
  • 2007 – 2,375 miles
  • 2006 – 2,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail21,104 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Noise from steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Wear in steering shaft intermediate coupling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail21,104 miles (+685)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,104 miles
    Test number
    369511172302
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  2. Pass20,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    20,419 miles
    Test number
    376732073763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail20,419 miles (+173)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,419 miles
    Test number
    153204713390
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass20,246 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    20,246 miles
    Test number
    327614760509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail20,243 miles (+71)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,243 miles
    Test number
    235783132459
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryMain beam tell tale light staying on with headlights.

  6. Pass20,172 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    20,172 miles
    Test number
    863605365992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    19,989 miles
    Test number
    132301436256
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering rack
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Fail19,988 miles (+315)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,988 miles
    Test number
    266728347746
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering rack
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  9. Pass19,673 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    392232241679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering rack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  10. Fail19,673 miles (+580)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    248384503209
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering rack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  11. Pass19,093 miles (+404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    19,093 miles
    Test number
    968040860708
    • AdvisorySome noise from steering rack.
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  12. Pass18,689 miles (+976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,689 miles
    Test number
    649022565472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight noise from steering rack
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  13. Pass17,713 miles (+740)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    17,713 miles
    Test number
    207273359299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering rack
    • AdvisorySlight end float in rear axle

  14. Pass16,973 miles (+510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    16,973 miles
    Test number
    825524045045
    • AdvisorySlight end float in nearside rear wheel bearing/axle

  15. Pass16,463 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,463 miles
    Test number
    825111257781
    • AdvisoryWear in steering shaft intermediate coupling

  16. Fail16,461 miles (+3,117)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,461 miles
    Test number
    672038934552
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWear in steering shaft intermediate coupling

  17. Fail13,344 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,344 miles
    Test number
    446244655176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  18. Pass13,344 miles (+3,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,344 miles
    Test number
    785584155189
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  19. Pass10,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    10,200 miles
    Test number
    858373454179
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Fail10,200 miles (+2,653)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,200 miles
    Test number
    799643954127
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass7,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    7,547 miles
    Test number
    538121963136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail7,547 miles (+3,034)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,547 miles
    Test number
    966061263111
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testSteering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass4,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    4,513 miles
    Test number
    799263272146
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail4,513 miles (+1,928)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,513 miles
    Test number
    289503172490
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass2,585 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    2,585 miles
    Test number
    645391481153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass2,383 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    2,383 miles
    Test number
    793342129242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass2,375 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    2,375 miles
    Test number
    152275707288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass2,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    2,277 miles
    Test number
    523274476189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 BEU

Does S7 BEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S7 BEU expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S7 BEU?
The MOT on S7 BEU expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S7 BEU done?
S7 BEU was recorded at 21,104 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 929 miles a year.
Has S7 BEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 BEU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 BEU 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 S7 BEU find?
S7 BEU failed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects: exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive; steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness; windscreen washer not working, and 1 more.

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