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A5 VCR

2003 Honda S2000

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VCR
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 97,578 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 94,932 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 94,927 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive bind not allowing to go through the brake test steps (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 94,172 miles

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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded, has a hole repair as necessary

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 93,087 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,234 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,337 miles

hand brake travel

under vehcile surface corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,601 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,466 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 86,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 83,990 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 81,378 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 79,192 miles

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

knocking noise from nearside front when driving in not able to hear noise on shaker plates or when jacked please get checked

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,973 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 72,447 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 72,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 62,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 21 May 2010 62,569 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 21 May 2009 56,836 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 46,460 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 35,315 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,151 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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A5 VCR is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A5 VCR, 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 A5 VCR registered?

A5 VCR is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is A5 VCR safe to buy?

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