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Orange and Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,295 cc

V7 CSRMOT history

V7 CSR is an orange and black petrol Caterham first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 28,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
28,739 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 CSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Colour
Orange and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 CSR was last recorded at 28,739 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 5,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,503 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,236 miles
Average per year
1,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,739 miles
  • 2025 – 23,503 miles
  • 2023 – 23,461 miles
  • 2022 – 22,441 miles
  • 2021 – 21,092 miles
  • 2020 – 20,577 miles
  • 2019 – 18,220 miles
  • 2012 – 17,640 miles
  • 2011 – 15,214 miles
  • 2010 – 14,782 miles
  • 2009 – 958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,739 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated been rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,739 miles (+5,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    28,739 miles
    Test number
    853428594417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated been rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass23,503 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    23,503 miles
    Test number
    691996206631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,461 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    23,461 miles
    Test number
    759822413076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,441 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    22,441 miles
    Test number
    152526428858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,092 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    21,092 miles
    Test number
    611069682814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,577 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,577 miles
    Test number
    302743665695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail20,554 miles (+2,334)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,554 miles
    Test number
    428865332256
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass18,220 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,220 miles
    Test number
    686157665039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,640 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,640 miles
    Test number
    537681252232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,214 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,214 miles
    Test number
    925448551252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,782 miles (+2,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    14,782 miles
    Test number
    131120000246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass11,854 miles (+10,896)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,854 miles
    Test number
    924266370074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass958 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    958 miles
    Test number
    114083089091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 CSR

Does V7 CSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 CSR is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 CSR?
The MOT on V7 CSR is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 CSR done?
V7 CSR was recorded at 28,739 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,634 miles a year.
Has V7 CSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 CSR has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V7 CSR 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 V7 CSR find?
V7 CSR passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated been rubbing.

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