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GK53 JZE

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,480 mi
Last recorded115,480 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JZE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 115,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 115,037 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 111,712 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2019 106,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,732 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x5 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 105,722 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x5 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,445 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 104,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 102,692 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 98,142 miles

N/S/R Tyre has cut in side wall.

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

Fail 15 May 2015 98,142 miles

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

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

Engine oil level low.

N/S/R Tyre has cut in side wall.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 88,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 88,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,752 miles

corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,784 miles

front and rear brakes worn

front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,249 miles

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

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

rear brakes worn low

Pass 18 May 2009 57,758 miles

Front tyres low on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 49,159 miles

both front tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

screen damage B zone

Fail 10 Jun 2008 49,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

n/s/f wheel arch liner missing

screen damage B zone

Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,988 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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GK53 JZE is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GK53 JZE, 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 GK53 JZE registered?

GK53 JZE is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is GK53 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK53 JZE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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