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LC53 HVN

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,510 mi
Last recorded68,510 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 HVN
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,510 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,811 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 66,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 65,118 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 65,118 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,542 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 63,542 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 62,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 62,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 61,409 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 60,505 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,675 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 55,716 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,976 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 39,347 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 23,749 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 23,749 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LC53 HVN 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 79.2%.

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 LC53 HVN, 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

How do I check the history of LC53 HVN?

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What year was LC53 HVN registered?

LC53 HVN is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is LC53 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 HVN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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