CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU53 VNG

2003 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,744 mi
Last recorded61,744 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 VNG
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 61,744 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 61,203 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 60,176 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 59,659 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 58,628 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,971 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,564 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,206 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,570 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,250 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,431 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 48,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,117 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 46,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,821 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,312 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to crack on outer edge

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

Rear disc's pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,501 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 30,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,891 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 21,891 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,433 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,970 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
Full Honda S2000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU53 VNG is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VU53 VNG, 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

How do I check the history of VU53 VNG?

You can check the full history of VU53 VNG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU53 VNG registered?

VU53 VNG is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is VU53 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 VNG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU53 VNG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU53 VNG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.