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KL53 GZJ

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,603 mi
Last recorded49,603 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 GZJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 49,603 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 48,566 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 47,824 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 47,194 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 46,425 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 45,953 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 45,948 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2020 45,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,689 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,083 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,178 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 43,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 42,136 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 40,871 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

items removed from driver's view

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,499 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 39,493 miles

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

advise replace n/s/f anti-roll bar link

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,227 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,357 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 36,357 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,249 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 33,243 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,171 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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KL53 GZJ is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver 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 KL53 GZJ, 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

How do I check the history of KL53 GZJ?

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What year was KL53 GZJ registered?

KL53 GZJ is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is KL53 GZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 GZJ 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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