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WV53 GPF

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,341 mi
Last recorded78,341 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 GPF
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 78,341 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 May 2025 77,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to suspension components

front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Pass 8 May 2024 75,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 72,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 70,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 66,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 66,852 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 63,008 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 16 May 2017 60,805 miles

wipers split

Pass 31 May 2016 58,723 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 53,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s wiper judders

Pass 21 May 2013 49,815 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 49,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 43,912 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,383 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,240 miles

All four brake discs rusted and pitted but not to excess

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,401 miles

Front number plate tarnishing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 17,386 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,455 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

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

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

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

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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WV53 GPF 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 WV53 GPF, 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 WV53 GPF registered?

WV53 GPF is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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