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L19 GBJ

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,268 mi
Last recorded95,268 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 GBJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 95,268 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 95,113 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 94,772 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 94,772 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,201 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,404 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 91,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 88,379 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 88,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare wheel carrier fractured Spare Wheel well excessively corroded (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 79,472 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,453 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 74,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,493 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,399 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wipers split on ends

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,451 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,623 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf wiper split on end

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,726 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,046 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 55,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,579 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,591 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,197 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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L19 GBJ is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L19 GBJ, 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 L19 GBJ registered?

L19 GBJ is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is L19 GBJ safe to buy?

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