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LD53 JFZ

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,403 mi
Last recorded51,403 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 JFZ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 51,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,125 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 49,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,257 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,989 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 38,760 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,016 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 37,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 34,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,381 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 32,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,786 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 29,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,972 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,752 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 24,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,398 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,965 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,031 miles

Front tyres cracked on outer edges

Fail 8 Sep 2009 20,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres cracked on outer edges

wiper blades splt

Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,046 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,555 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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LD53 JFZ is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD53 JFZ, 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 LD53 JFZ registered?

LD53 JFZ is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LD53 JFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 JFZ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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