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809 FAB

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,136 mi
Last recorded68,136 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration809 FAB
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 68,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 64,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,675 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 55,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 48,416 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 48,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 47,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,518 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,829 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,073 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,630 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 27,630 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 20,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,929 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,126 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 6,519 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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809 FAB 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 809 FAB, 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 809 FAB registered?

809 FAB is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is 809 FAB safe to buy?

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