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BN53 LRY

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,351 mi
Last recorded120,351 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LRY
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,351 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 120,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing at ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged up to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged up to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 61% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Sep 2019 120,309 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to offside rear brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,398 miles

nearside front suspension arm bush (rearmost bush) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Sep 2017 118,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 106,732 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 103,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,081 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,727 miles

Some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,976 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 81,976 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,773 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,996 miles

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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BN53 LRY is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN53 LRY, 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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BN53 LRY is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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