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VA53 DCY

2003 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,215 mi
Last recorded91,215 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 DCY
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,215 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 91,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,885 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,448 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs scored

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,043 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 52,043 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,752 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 24 Nov 2006 29,718 miles

both rear tyres between 1.6mm & 3mm each, also very thin on edges.

offside front tyre thinner on inside edge.

offside hand brake slightly lower effort than near side hand brake.

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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VA53 DCY is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA53 DCY, 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 VA53 DCY registered?

VA53 DCY is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is VA53 DCY safe to buy?

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