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FG53 JSZ

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,761 mi
Last recorded160,761 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 JSZ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 160,761 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 160,597 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 157,145 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 154,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 150,541 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 141,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 127,592 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 118,900 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 118,900 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 106,714 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 106,714 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,933 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 90,855 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 89,856 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 79,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 69,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,992 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 30 Oct 2006 52,373 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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FG53 JSZ is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG53 JSZ, 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 FG53 JSZ?

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What year was FG53 JSZ registered?

FG53 JSZ is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is FG53 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 JSZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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