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PY53 EMJ

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,272 mi
Last recorded51,272 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 51,272 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,938 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 39,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 35,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2019 35,937 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,106 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 31,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,030 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,161 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 17,076 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 15,671 miles

Battery Loose but not Insecure

Several High Level Stop Lamp LEDs Inop

Fail 23 Dec 2009 15,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 14,966 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2007 13,845 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 12,014 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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PY53 EMJ is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PY53 EMJ, 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 PY53 EMJ registered?

PY53 EMJ is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is PY53 EMJ safe to buy?

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