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AR03 ARM

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,129 mi
Last recorded169,129 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 ARM
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 169,129 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 169,127 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to an excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bolt/nut excessively correded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bolt/nut excessively correded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 165,380 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 159,482 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 153,001 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 146,668 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 146,667 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 141,319 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 135,164 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 135,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,422 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 129,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 123,323 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2015 117,316 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,918 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 108,375 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 23 Nov 2012 104,090 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 98,168 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,329 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 81,387 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 71,143 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 55,970 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 18 Mar 2006 46,969 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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AR03 ARM is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver 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 AR03 ARM, 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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AR03 ARM is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AR03 ARM safe to buy?

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