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FG53 WND

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,301 mi
Last recorded59,301 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 WND
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 59,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,950 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 58,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,446 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 58,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 56,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel has damage

reverse light inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 56,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel has damage

reverse light inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,473 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,746 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 51,611 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,170 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs rusting (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 51,170 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s and o/s (3.5.1k)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs rusting (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,938 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s an o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer egde

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

both front brake slightly tight

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,352 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant fan noisey

n/s gearbox bolt missing

n/s/f and n/s/r brakes slightly tight

Fail 25 Oct 2013 49,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant fan noisey

n/s gearbox bolt missing

n/s/f and n/s/r brakes slightly tight

Pass 16 May 2012 47,842 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,373 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,364 miles

Front brake discs scored

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,547 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,099 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,643 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,004 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 21,004 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 WND is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FG53 WND, 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.

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What year was FG53 WND registered?

FG53 WND is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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