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NG53 OCJ

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,416 mi
Last recorded79,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 OCJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 79,416 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 77,724 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 74,453 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 74,446 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear near flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,754 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,022 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 68,022 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Linkage detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 65,811 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,273 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,011 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,252 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 47,440 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 43,746 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 39,772 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 36,234 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,372 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF tyre uneven wear (2mm inner edge)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,452 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,472 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NG53 OCJ 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 NG53 OCJ, 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 NG53 OCJ registered?

NG53 OCJ is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is NG53 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG53 OCJ 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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