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LG53 TPY

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,669 mi
Last recorded151,669 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 TPY
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 151,669 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 150,603 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 150,539 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 148,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 144,171 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 144,080 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 141,101 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 140,362 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 138,896 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 133,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 128,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,776 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 125,776 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 123,892 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 123,892 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 118,938 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2013 114,799 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 110,172 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 107,098 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 103,014 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nail in tread area of offside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,798 miles

O/S headlamp aim is on limit

O/S/F tyre getting low on inner edge

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2009 93,798 miles

O/S headlamp aim is on limit

O/S/F tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,017 miles

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

number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Sep 2007 69,826 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,407 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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LG53 TPY is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG53 TPY, 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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What year was LG53 TPY registered?

LG53 TPY is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is LG53 TPY safe to buy?

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