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GX53 URM

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,050 mi
Last recorded126,050 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 URM
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 126,050 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 126,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 126,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front cross (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,010 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,698 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted to main brake pipes,unable to check all of pipes

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 93,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,669 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,038 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,264 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 55,264 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,985 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,291 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 41,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre on legal limit 1.6 on edge

Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,953 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,729 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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GX53 URM is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver 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 GX53 URM, 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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GX53 URM is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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