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BD03 MTV

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

172,179 mi
Last recorded172,179 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 MTV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 172,179 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 166,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 162,187 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 154,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 145,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 139,312 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 114,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,261 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,898 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 85,898 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,331 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 75,375 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,871 miles

slight brake bind ns rear

Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front/rear brake discs pitted, front coil springs corroded and brake pipes have under sealant on them

o/s rear upper suspension ball joint has slight play and n/s rear upper ball joint has slight play and o/s rear lower ball joint has play and n/s rear lower ball joint has play, rear coil springs corroded, n/s rear road wheel binding, front/rear brak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,797 miles

front/rear brake discs pitted, front coil springs corroded and brake pipes have under sealant on them

o/s rear upper suspension ball joint has slight play and n/s rear upper ball joint has slight play and o/s rear lower ball joint has play and n/s rear lower ball joint has play, rear coil springs corroded, n/s rear road wheel binding, front/rear brak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,004 miles

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)

Offside rear anti-roll bar link deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,830 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,114 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,550 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BD03 MTV is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BD03 MTV, 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 BD03 MTV registered?

BD03 MTV is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is BD03 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 MTV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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