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FG53 RDZ

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,317 mi
Last recorded172,317 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 172,317 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 159,610 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 152,313 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 146,059 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 140,223 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output discoloured beam deflectors (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp has a deteriorating beam pattern

tank ventilation carbon canister loose

Fail 30 Jun 2020 140,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output discoloured beam deflectors (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp has a deteriorating beam pattern

tank ventilation carbon canister loose

Pass 15 Jul 2019 133,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 124,064 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 107,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 107,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,952 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,112 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 63,112 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear discs slightly pitted

cut in NSR tyre sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 19 Jun 2009 57,252 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 53,286 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,286 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,521 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)

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 RDZ is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RDZ, 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

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What year was FG53 RDZ registered?

FG53 RDZ is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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