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RV53 FHL

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,401 mi
Last recorded104,401 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 FHL
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 104,401 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,207 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 103,204 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 102,900 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 102,690 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 102,349 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,892 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 100,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,170 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 96,744 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,357 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,911 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 86,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2013 82,104 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,174 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 76,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 26 Aug 2011 68,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,114 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Aug 2010 62,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,432 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,556 miles

battery insucre

front tyres wearing low

n/s/f tyre starting to perrish

rear pads wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,680 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty and slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,162 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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RV53 FHL is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV53 FHL, 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 RV53 FHL registered?

RV53 FHL is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RV53 FHL safe to buy?

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