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LS53 FRU

2003 Honda FJS600

Red Petrol 582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,162 mi
Last recorded37,162 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda FJS60018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 FRU
MakeHonda
ModelFJS600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine582cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 37,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 33,394 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 33,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 29,480 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 29,480 miles

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 May 2022 26,653 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 24,808 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 22,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 22,178 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,766 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 21,365 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,800 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 20,792 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,177 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,468 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,973 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,977 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,178 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2007 11,900 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 11,900 miles

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 9,566 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FJS600?

Based on 14,260 MOT tests across 1,087 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 246
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 242
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 107
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 90
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LS53 FRU is a 2003 Honda FJS600 in Red with a 582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Honda FJS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 18,418 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 FJS600 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS53 FRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FJS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda FJS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS53 FRU registered?

LS53 FRU is a 2003 Honda FJS600, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is LS53 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 FRU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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