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LD53 TXV

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,128 mi
Last recorded111,128 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 TXV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 111,128 miles

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 4 Jan 2025 110,372 miles

Brake pipes coated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Fail 17 Dec 2024 110,369 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 8 Sep 2023 110,080 miles

Underbody partially coated and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted obscuring view of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2020 107,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed end piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed end piece (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted obscuring brake pipe front to rear

Fail 4 Sep 2020 107,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed end piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed end piece (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted obscuring brake pipe front to rear

Pass 9 Aug 2019 106,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 103,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,373 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 102,373 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 100,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,022 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,838 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 95,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 91,668 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 81,998 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 69,646 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 69,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,518 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,123 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 31,043 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 31,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LD53 TXV is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LD53 TXV, 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 LD53 TXV registered?

LD53 TXV is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is LD53 TXV safe to buy?

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