2004 Caterham Super 7 1.6L Petrol · LJ04 ACF

The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 30 September 2025 at 28,157 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This streak of perfect results over the last five years indicates a stable maintenance trend where the owner has proactively addressed potential issues before they manifested as mechanical failures or structural degradation. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle of 22 years old, averaging approximately 1,280 miles per year. Between September 2021 and October 2022, the car covered only 1,515 miles, suggesting long periods of storage or minimal use. A slight increase in usage of 1,603 miles between October 2024 and September 2025 remains consistent with the overall low-usage pattern. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often invites the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid breakdown due to lack of operation. Given the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points, as Caterham vehicles are prone to corrosion in specific areas if not kept in a dry environment. The tester has not flagged suspension bushes or bushings, but these can perish from age regardless of low mileage. Inspect the brake discs and calipers for surface pitting or seized pistons, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from internal corrosion in the braking system that a standard MOT might not fully expose.