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FD53 UBP

2004 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,818 mi
Last recorded99,818 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda S200055,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UBP
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 99,818 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 99,353 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 98,487 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,610 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,043 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,764 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 91,908 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 88,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight lift (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight lift (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 83,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 78,553 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 73,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 69,461 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 64,492 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2012 59,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 54,991 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2011 54,991 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,023 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 54,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre low on pressure.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2009

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside wiper split

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,942 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 31,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,781 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 28,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside 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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FD53 UBP is a 2004 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD53 UBP, 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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FD53 UBP is a 2004 Honda S2000, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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