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FG53 YFH

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,022 mi
Last recorded98,022 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 98,022 miles

Front headlamp lenses cloudy

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

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

non standard shock absorbers fitted (fabric boots fitted over coilsprings)

Pass 15 Nov 2024 96,656 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,392 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,519 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,722 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 80,673 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,551 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 75,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2015 75,006 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2014 67,924 miles

Both Rear tyres on the limit at 1.6mm

Front pads apear to be wearing thin further investigation required with road wheels removed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2013 62,047 miles

slight brake bind on Nearside Rear

Pass 28 Apr 2012 57,324 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 54,445 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,860 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,976 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 42,943 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,516 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,783 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 YFH is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YFH, 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 YFH registered?

FG53 YFH is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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