Official DVLA Record

2004 Caterham Seven 1.8L Petrol · SL54 TOY

SL54 TOY

2004 Caterham Seven (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2004. Recorded mileage 7,662 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
CATERHAM SEVEN
Year / Origin
2004 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 27/06/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
7,662 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/06/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1796cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The MOT history for this Caterham is exceptionally clean, with every recorded test since 2017 resulting in a pass with no defects. The mechanical trend appears completely stable, as there is no evidence of recurring faults or worsening deterioration in the supplied records. The mileage is extremely low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 348 miles per year. While this suggests very little wear on the engine, brakes, and drivetrain, such a low figure is an ambiguous signal that often implies the vehicle has spent long periods standing rather than being driven regularly. Because the most recent MOT was conducted in June 2023, it is now nearly three years old relative to the current date. This gap, combined with the low mileage, means the vehicle's current mechanical state is not fully evidenced by the history provided. A buyer should prioritize an inspection of rubber components, such as tyres and seals, for signs of age-related perishing, and check all fluids for degradation caused by periods of inactivity.

SL54 TOY Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2023
  • 7,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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SL54 TOY Mileage History

  1. 31/05/20227,596 mi
  2. 29/06/20237,662 mi+66 mi

Average of roughly 61 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

SL54 TOY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 12 Jun 2026, 16:19
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Caterham Seven (SL54 TOY) between May 2022 and June 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY