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BN53 OZP

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,927 mi
Last recorded102,927 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 102,927 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,040 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 99,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 98,769 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 98,230 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,512 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,449 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,079 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,502 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 93,502 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,382 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,358 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 78,533 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,241 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,052 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,422 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,207 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 44,207 miles

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

off side rear tyre tred on 1.6 legall limt

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,296 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 37,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front and rear No plates backing deteriorated.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,563 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

The off side front wiper blade is splitting at the ends.

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 OZP is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BN53 OZP, 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

How do I check the history of BN53 OZP?

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What year was BN53 OZP registered?

BN53 OZP is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BN53 OZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OZP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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