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MC53 HVK

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,493 mi
Last recorded62,493 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HVK
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 62,493 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 61,825 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 60,988 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 60,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,450 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,498 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,209 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,959 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,519 miles

nearside and offside front tyres on wear markers

Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,015 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,424 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 35,332 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,417 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,016 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 26,658 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 24,053 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 24,053 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 17,487 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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MC53 HVK is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MC53 HVK, 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 MC53 HVK registered?

MC53 HVK is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is MC53 HVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 HVK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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