2005 Caterham 7 1.6L Petrol · T4 THC
2005 Caterham 7 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 33,254 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM 7
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T4 THC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 33,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T4 THC 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 7 (T4 THC) between February 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
T4 THC Mileage History
- 20/02/202433,119 mi
- 20/02/202433,142 mi+23 mi
- 30/04/202533,254 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 113 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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