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Caterham Seven

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,800 cc

T5 JPRMOT history

T5 JPR is a blue petrol Caterham Seven first used on 13 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2026
Mileage
50,076 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 JPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 JPR was last recorded at 50,076 miles on 30 May 2025, 2,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,179 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,897 miles
Average per year
1,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,076 miles
  • 2024 – 47,179 miles
  • 2023 – 46,794 miles
  • 2022 – 44,273 miles
  • 2021 – 43,053 miles
  • 2020 – 41,921 miles
  • 2019 – 39,480 miles
  • 2018 – 38,673 miles
  • 2017 – 37,795 miles
  • 2016 – 37,251 miles
  • 2015 – 34,876 miles
  • 2014 – 31,573 miles
  • 2013 – 27,724 miles
  • 2012 – 26,366 miles
  • 2011 – 23,958 miles
  • 2010 – 19,528 miles
  • 2009 – 18,053 miles
  • 2008 – 16,913 miles
  • 2007 – 15,343 miles
  • 2006 – 12,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,076 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    676358778542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,076 miles (+2,897)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    311417440227
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  3. Pass47,179 miles (+385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    47,179 miles
    Test number
    918335270480
    • AdvisoryFront tyres going out of shape

  4. Pass46,794 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,794 miles
    Test number
    304838693664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,273 miles (+1,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,273 miles
    Test number
    149196978208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass43,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    43,053 miles
    Test number
    839771617166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail43,053 miles (+1,132)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,053 miles
    Test number
    571878607568
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass41,921 miles (+2,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    41,921 miles
    Test number
    186427880824
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch guard slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass39,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,480 miles
    Test number
    208422830421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,480 miles (+807)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,480 miles
    Test number
    903671385826
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  11. Pass38,673 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,673 miles
    Test number
    916580652554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,795 miles (+544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,795 miles
    Test number
    828926457818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass37,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,251 miles
    Test number
    234852600679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,251 miles (+2,375)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,251 miles
    Test number
    887585115110
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  15. Pass34,876 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,876 miles
    Test number
    406348275005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,573 miles (+3,849)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,573 miles
    Test number
    156247084070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass27,724 miles (+1,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,724 miles
    Test number
    446207383050
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass26,366 miles (+2,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    597345892015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass23,958 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,958 miles
    Test number
    626072081015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,528 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,528 miles
    Test number
    291364970083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,053 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,053 miles
    Test number
    533377979041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,913 miles (+1,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,913 miles
    Test number
    643835788053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass15,343 miles (+2,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,343 miles
    Test number
    323562297016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass12,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,923 miles
    Test number
    144707696017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,923 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,923 miles
    Test number
    172877796433
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T5 JPR

Does T5 JPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 JPR expired on 13 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 JPR?
The MOT on T5 JPR expired on 13 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 JPR done?
T5 JPR was recorded at 50,076 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 1,941 miles a year.
Has T5 JPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 JPR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 JPR 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 T5 JPR find?
T5 JPR passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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