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HF53 ORK

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,916 mi
Last recorded159,916 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 ORK
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 159,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 150,915 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 150,915 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 139,209 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 139,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front and rear exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 126,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 120,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 112,913 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 112,816 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 104,948 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 96,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,895 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,715 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake starting to grab slightly

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,798 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,718 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 78,718 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,335 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 75,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,139 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,014 miles

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

front tyre wear on inner edges

Fail 25 Aug 2010 58,014 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,521 miles

offside rear caliper sticking slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,674 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,823 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,420 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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HF53 ORK is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver 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 HF53 ORK, 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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HF53 ORK is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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