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DG53 TUA

2003 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,718 mi
Last recorded42,718 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 TUA
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 42,718 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet week only just provides sufficient fluid onto window

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 42,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet week only just provides sufficient fluid onto window

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 41,740 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 40,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,442 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 38,869 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 38,869 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 38,129 miles

front and rear suspension and subframes starting to rust and corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2020 37,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 37,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,374 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 35,146 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 35,146 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,540 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 33,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,757 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,864 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 29,739 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,137 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 28,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,084 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 26,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,369 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,153 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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DG53 TUA is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DG53 TUA, 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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DG53 TUA is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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