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NU53 TKV

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,768 mi
Last recorded86,768 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 TKV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 86,768 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 79,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 79,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 74,371 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 73,951 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 73,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframe under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 71,997 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 71,488 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 70,558 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement backbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,803 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors to sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,814 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,330 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,597 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,997 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,614 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 45,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,845 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 41,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,267 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,647 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,705 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 20,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NU53 TKV is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver 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 NU53 TKV, 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 NU53 TKV registered?

NU53 TKV is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is NU53 TKV safe to buy?

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