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AV53 UPJ

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,756 mi
Last recorded130,756 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 130,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 126,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 122,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 122,884 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 122,251 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 112,063 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 112,063 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 103,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 103,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,228 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 95,228 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both nearside & offside (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,845 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 85,583 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,824 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,933 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 66,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,499 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,474 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,418 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,881 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,367 miles

Please note:- †Both rear tyres are on the legal minimum of 1.6mm. †Will need replacement in very near future!

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 UPJ is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UPJ, 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.

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AV53 UPJ is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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