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Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,588 cc

S7 LTEMOT history

S7 LTE is a blue petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 10 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 30,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
30,291 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 LTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 LTE was last recorded at 30,291 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,981 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
1,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,291 miles
  • 2024 – 29,721 miles
  • 2023 – 29,452 miles
  • 2022 – 28,894 miles
  • 2021 – 28,822 miles
  • 2020 – 28,396 miles
  • 2019 – 27,935 miles
  • 2018 – 27,006 miles
  • 2017 – 24,960 miles
  • 2016 – 22,972 miles
  • 2015 – 21,387 miles
  • 2014 – 20,396 miles
  • 2013 – 19,576 miles
  • 2012 – 18,608 miles
  • 2011 – 17,940 miles
  • 2009 – 14,818 miles
  • 2008 – 11,057 miles
  • 2007 – 6,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,291 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,291 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    30,291 miles
    Test number
    345635775126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,981 miles (+260)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    29,981 miles
    Test number
    325186022645
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass29,721 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    29,721 miles
    Test number
    959000428854
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail29,721 miles (+269)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,721 miles
    Test number
    434297194933
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass29,452 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    29,452 miles
    Test number
    110777601554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,894 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    28,894 miles
    Test number
    125779420607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,822 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    28,822 miles
    Test number
    774710835589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    28,396 miles
    Test number
    638923136955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail28,396 miles (+461)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,396 miles
    Test number
    902981658581
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass27,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    27,935 miles
    Test number
    912040061032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,935 miles (+929)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,935 miles
    Test number
    779731635066
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass27,006 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,006 miles
    Test number
    584074356334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,960 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,960 miles
    Test number
    969229157552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,972 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,972 miles
    Test number
    140022642298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,387 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,387 miles
    Test number
    529080505156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,396 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,396 miles
    Test number
    727718574015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,576 miles (+968)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,576 miles
    Test number
    136149283072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside headlamp lens damaged.

  18. Pass18,608 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,608 miles
    Test number
    249428782015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,940 miles (+3,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,940 miles
    Test number
    756414751194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass14,818 miles (+3,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,818 miles
    Test number
    900652809324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass11,057 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,057 miles
    Test number
    892535338248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    6,649 miles
    Test number
    823641757289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 LTE

Does S7 LTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 LTE is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S7 LTE?
The MOT on S7 LTE is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 LTE done?
S7 LTE was recorded at 30,291 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 1,295 miles a year.
Has S7 LTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 LTE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S7 LTE 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 LTE find?
S7 LTE passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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