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VE53 NKD

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,786 mi
Last recorded148,786 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 NKD
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 148,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 146,355 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 146,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sub frame bolt insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 143,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sub-frame bolt not secured.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 141,726 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underseal on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection to some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 139,927 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underseal on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection to some components

Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

underseal on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection to some components

Pass 20 Jan 2020 135,366 miles

fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 130,661 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 127,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 121,420 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 117,099 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 112,259 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brakes have got very hot

Fail 29 Jan 2015 112,206 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brakes have got very hot

offside rear wheel bearing not fully tested (brake binding)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 108,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 104,811 miles

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,018 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2011 94,266 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 90,187 miles

EPS lamp on

Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 82,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 75,589 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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VE53 NKD is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE53 NKD, 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 VE53 NKD registered?

VE53 NKD is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is VE53 NKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 NKD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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