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FP53 AYH

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,346 mi
Last recorded81,346 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 AYH
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 81,346 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,528 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,490 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,404 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 78,322 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 78,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 77,708 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,999 miles

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,722 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing more on the inner edge.

n/s/r tyre wearing close to the 2mm wear bar.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,614 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 72,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs scored

rear brake discs scored/corroded.

unable to check n/s rear wheel bearing operation due to brake binding

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,530 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 67,197 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,430 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,473 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 53,473 miles

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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 44,132 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 17 Jan 2009 33,204 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 19,130 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 19,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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 8 Dec 2006 9,575 miles

Nearside 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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FP53 AYH is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FP53 AYH, 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 FP53 AYH registered?

FP53 AYH is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is FP53 AYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 AYH shows 24 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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