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JC53 SRN

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,454 mi
Last recorded49,454 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC53 SRN
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 49,454 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 49,218 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***BOTH*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 49,207 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***BOTH*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 47,368 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,328 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 46,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 46,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 45,712 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,692 miles

all four tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,538 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 45,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,381 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,272 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 43,819 miles

both front and rear tryes starting to crack and perrish slightly

lower steering universal joint has slight free play

Fail 4 May 2012 43,819 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and rear tryes starting to crack and perrish slightly

lower steering universal joint has slight free play

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,137 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,913 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,824 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,755 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,289 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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JC53 SRN is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JC53 SRN, 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 JC53 SRN registered?

JC53 SRN is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is JC53 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC53 SRN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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