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BL53 YSE

2004 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

78,138 mi
Last recorded78,138 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda S200055,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YSE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,138 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 71,423 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 71,420 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 65,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 65,167 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases wear cat meets down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 58,622 miles

Central Exhaust noisy part of exhaust blowing on joints both ends of the cat (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 53,512 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 50,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,741 miles

General surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,121 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,589 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,983 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,912 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,256 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,615 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 37,495 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 37,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,533 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,466 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,221 miles

Both front tyres worn bold on inner edges.

Pass 3 May 2007 19,171 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,996 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
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BL53 YSE is a 2004 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

Across all 2004 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 55,635 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 BL53 YSE, 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 22 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL53 YSE is a 2004 Honda S2000, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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