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VB53 DJB

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,189 mi
Last recorded113,189 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB53 DJB
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 113,189 miles

general light corrosion on underside

Pass 15 Nov 2024 112,175 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 112,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 111,007 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 111,007 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,967 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 107,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,311 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 99,844 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 99,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 96,558 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,459 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 88,005 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges (advising)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,304 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,449 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 77,754 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,754 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,498 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 73,498 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,640 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 59,970 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,064 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,257 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,745 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,453 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,848 miles

both front brakes binding

both rear brake discs corroding

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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VB53 DJB is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VB53 DJB, 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 VB53 DJB registered?

VB53 DJB is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is VB53 DJB safe to buy?

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