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FV53 GSY

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,857 mi
Last recorded92,857 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 GSY
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,085 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 91,071 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,362 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 85,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,396 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 75,318 miles

both reg plate bulbs dull

handbrake near full travel

slight play at both front anti roll bar links

Fail 6 May 2015 74,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

EML light on

both reg plate bulbs dull

handbrake near full travel

slight play at both front anti roll bar links

Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,228 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 65,228 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,774 miles

EPS light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2010 46,271 miles

both front tyres wearing toward inner edge

small screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,203 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight travel in hand brake lever

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,358 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) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FV53 GSY 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 76.5%.

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 FV53 GSY, 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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What year was FV53 GSY registered?

FV53 GSY is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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