2005 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.8L Petrol · LX05 NBY
2005 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 7,564 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LX05 NBY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2023
- 7,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LX05 NBY Mileage History
- 13/10/20217,503 mi
- 10/10/20227,559 mi+56 mi
- 19/10/20237,564 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 30 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
LX05 NBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) (LX05 NBY) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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