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GD53 KXU

2004 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,322 mi
Last recorded59,322 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda S200055,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 KXU
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 59,322 miles

both rear tyres close to wear limits

Pass 12 Sep 2024 59,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 58,962 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 58,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2022 58,927 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,869 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 58,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,706 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 54,312 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 54,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,494 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 50,238 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 50,238 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 7 May 2013 48,369 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 47,389 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 47,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,950 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,575 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,375 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,209 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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GD53 KXU is a 2004 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 55,635 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 GD53 KXU, 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 22 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GD53 KXU registered?

GD53 KXU is a 2004 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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