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Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

S7 FMDMOT history

S7 FMD is a silver petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 26,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
26,506 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 FMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 FMD was last recorded at 26,506 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
26,489 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,506 miles
  • 2024 – 26,489 miles
  • 2017 – 25,614 miles
  • 2016 – 24,821 miles
  • 2015 – 24,677 miles
  • 2014 – 24,030 miles
  • 2013 – 22,994 miles
  • 2012 – 21,712 miles
  • 2011 – 20,716 miles
  • 2010 – 19,375 miles
  • 2009 – 17,956 miles
  • 2008 – 16,412 miles
  • 2007 – 13,999 miles
  • 2006 – 11,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,506 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass26,506 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    26,506 miles
    Test number
    474691918852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    649909338751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail26,489 miles (+875)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    272847613075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Lamp adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high Lamp adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass25,614 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,614 miles
    Test number
    548367399976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,821 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,821 miles
    Test number
    895057399917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,677 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,677 miles
    Test number
    114779459504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,030 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,030 miles
    Test number
    196815324283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,994 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,994 miles
    Test number
    159842623280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,712 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    21,712 miles
    Test number
    825456332202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,716 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,716 miles
    Test number
    636601221205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,375 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,375 miles
    Test number
    300240730458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,956 miles (+1,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,956 miles
    Test number
    131626429253
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass16,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,412 miles
    Test number
    451734848497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail16,410 miles (+2,411)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,410 miles
    Test number
    312174648356
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteCentre mirror cracked
    • NoteO/s front mudgard close to tyre

  15. Pass13,999 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,999 miles
    Test number
    861675357365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,909 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,909 miles
    Test number
    450768337351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,491 miles (+1,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,491 miles
    Test number
    314644747172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass11,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,840 miles
    Test number
    771313746131
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S7 FMD

Does S7 FMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 FMD is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 FMD?
The MOT on S7 FMD is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 FMD done?
S7 FMD was recorded at 26,506 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 739 miles a year.
Has S7 FMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 FMD has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S7 FMD 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 FMD find?
S7 FMD passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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