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AV53 NDU

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,746 mi
Last recorded97,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NDU
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,746 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 97,746 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 96,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 95,941 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,239 miles

FRONT TRYES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around the sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately very close to the exhaust manifold (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle fitted with 4 point safety harness instead of the standard 3 point seat belt

Fail 11 Oct 2019 94,318 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive around the sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately very close to the exhaust manifold (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle fitted with 4 point safety harness instead of the standard 3 point seat belt

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 77,355 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,074 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,540 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 56,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 48,342 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,367 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,367 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,347 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 33,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 20,133 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2006 20,133 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Honda S2000?

Based on 158,239 MOT tests across 9,783 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,748
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
9,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,528
brake binding 1,715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,547
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,521
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,386
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AV53 NDU is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,425 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda S2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,528 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 NDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda S2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 NDU registered?

AV53 NDU is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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