2003 Caterham Convertible 1.7L Petrol · VT03 BCF
2003 Caterham Convertible (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 5,731 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM CONVERTIBLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1691cc
VT03 BCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 5,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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VT03 BCF Mileage History
- 07/09/20224,728 mi
- 06/10/20234,865 mi+137 mi
- 24/10/20245,224 mi+359 mi
- 07/04/20265,654 mi+430 mi
- 03/06/20265,731 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VT03 BCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Caterham Convertible (VT03 BCF) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Unable to complete due to vehicle running issue (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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