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GJ53 OSA

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,659 mi
Last recorded55,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OSA
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 55,659 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 53,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 50,714 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 48,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 46,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 42,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

boot floor corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank outer skin corroded !!!

under side of vehicle surface rust

Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,297 miles

surface rust under car

Pass 25 Feb 2017 40,328 miles

slight surface rust on underside

Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,356 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,733 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 36,034 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 34,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,527 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,430 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,150 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 31,149 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,964 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,917 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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GJ53 OSA is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJ53 OSA, 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

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What year was GJ53 OSA registered?

GJ53 OSA is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is GJ53 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 OSA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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