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LD53 ZGT

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

49,945 mi
Last recorded49,945 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 ZGT
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 49,945 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on all front and rear suspension, steering arms and brake units

Fail 16 Sep 2025 49,940 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on all front and rear suspension, steering arms and brake units

Pass 16 Sep 2024 48,970 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on all front and rear suspension

Fail 12 Sep 2024 48,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on all front and rear suspension

Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Fail 25 Aug 2023 47,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion on all front and rear suspension

Fail 12 Jul 2022 45,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on all front and rear suspension

Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,623 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 26 Jul 2021 42,622 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 3 Jul 2020 41,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear all suspension and suspension arms

Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,826 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 32,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,696 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 31,687 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 18 Jan 2016 26,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 21,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 19,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 17,007 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front nearside tyre crackes & split in outer sidewall & tread

front offside tyre crackes & split in outer sidewall & tread

Pass 28 Nov 2011 15,363 miles

front brake disc rusty & lipped

front wiper blades smearing

rear brake disc rusty & lipped

Fail 28 Nov 2011 15,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc rusty & lipped

front wiper blades smearing

rear brake disc rusty & lipped

Pass 21 Dec 2010 13,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,253 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,768 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,219 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 11,100 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 11,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ZGT is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZGT, 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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LD53 ZGT is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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