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YH53 ECX

2003 Honda FJS600

Silver Petrol 582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,144 mi
Last recorded19,144 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda FJS60018,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 ECX
MakeHonda
ModelFJS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 19,144 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 18,928 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake lever slightly spongy

Pass 28 Mar 2022 18,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 18,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 17,928 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 17,161 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 16,350 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 14,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 12,937 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 10,972 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 10,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 9,877 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 9,877 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 9 May 2011 8,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,891 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 7,891 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 6,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Masked front headlight

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,876 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Masked front headlight

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,928 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FJS600?

Based on 14,260 MOT tests across 1,087 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 246
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 242
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 107
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 90
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YH53 ECX is a 2003 Honda FJS600 in Silver with a 582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Honda FJS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 18,418 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 FJS600 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH53 ECX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FJS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda FJS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YH53 ECX registered?

YH53 ECX is a 2003 Honda FJS600, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is YH53 ECX safe to buy?

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