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Caterham Seven

Green and Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

S7 FOPMOT history

S7 FOP is a green and yellow petrol Caterham Seven first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2025
Mileage
55,277 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 FOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven
Colour
Green and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 FOP was last recorded at 55,277 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,962 miles · 15 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
315 miles
Average per year
2,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 55,277 miles
  • 2023 – 54,962 miles
  • 2022 – 53,999 miles
  • 2021 – 53,270 miles
  • 2019 – 50,841 miles
  • 2018 – 50,350 miles
  • 2017 – 48,857 miles
  • 2016 – 47,951 miles
  • 2015 – 46,851 miles
  • 2014 – 44,817 miles
  • 2013 – 43,146 miles
  • 2012 – 41,310 miles
  • 2011 – 39,659 miles
  • 2010 – 36,886 miles
  • 2009 – 30,690 miles
  • 2008 – 24,327 miles
  • 2007 – 23,645 miles
  • 2006 – 18,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,277 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,277 miles (+315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    55,277 miles
    Test number
    633647114922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,962 miles
    Test number
    234395448662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,962 miles (+963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,962 miles
    Test number
    694320696410
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,999 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    422444469724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,270 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    404037097938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,841 miles (+491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,841 miles
    Test number
    533103735745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass50,350 miles (+1,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,350 miles
    Test number
    480819461810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner steering arms have slight play

  8. Pass48,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,857 miles
    Test number
    913788092032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,854 miles (+903)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    112507043618
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass47,951 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,951 miles
    Test number
    863749237056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass46,851 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,851 miles
    Test number
    296049885045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,817 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    778761294085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,146 miles (+1,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,146 miles
    Test number
    785574083089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass41,310 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,310 miles
    Test number
    489716582026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,659 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,659 miles
    Test number
    885550281091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,886 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,886 miles
    Test number
    784479580075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,690 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,690 miles
    Test number
    532954889036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split

  18. Fail30,690 miles (+6,363)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,690 miles
    Test number
    463253889026
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split

  19. Pass24,327 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,327 miles
    Test number
    674905288069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,645 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,645 miles
    Test number
    733327767232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,052 miles
    Test number
    252746656137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S7 FOP

Does S7 FOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S7 FOP expired on 3 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S7 FOP?
The MOT on S7 FOP expired on 3 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S7 FOP done?
S7 FOP was recorded at 55,277 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 2,081 miles a year.
Has S7 FOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 FOP has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S7 FOP 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 FOP find?
S7 FOP passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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