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BF03 SVX

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,417 mi
Last recorded122,417 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 SVX
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 122,417 miles

head lamp washer's not working

Fail 7 Oct 2025 122,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

head lamp washer's not working

Pass 11 Oct 2024 120,998 miles

Offside front floor/inner sill corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2024 120,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside front floor/inner sill corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 119,831 miles

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

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

both front inner sill panels corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated - recommend new

head lamp washers not working

Fail 5 Oct 2023 119,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both front inner sill panels corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated - recommend new

head lamp washers not working

Pass 4 Oct 2022 118,272 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads.

Fail 4 Oct 2022 118,272 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres cracking between treads.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm on inside edge and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill panel corroded around jacking point.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm on inside edge and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill panel corroded around jacking point.

Fail 28 Sep 2021 116,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm on inside edge and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill panel corroded around jacking point.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm on inside edge and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill panel corroded around jacking point.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,356 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (2055516) (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on rear suspention componants

Pass 9 May 2019 113,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 11 May 2018 111,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2018 111,211 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 108,683 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 9 May 2017 108,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 104,416 miles

Front to rear fuel lines starting to corrode

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly pitted

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly pitted

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 100,013 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 19 %

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bushes bonding partially detached

Suspension ; n/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint seal split

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 8 May 2014 94,633 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 9 %

Brakes ; slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bushes bonding partially detached

Suspension ; n/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint seal split

Various covers / under guard & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 2 May 2013 87,886 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 8 %

Brakes ; slight fluctuation o/s/f

Drivers view ; screen washers require attention

Engine ; rattle , suspect timing chain related ? recommend attention

Lighting ; number plate lamps dull , lenses require cleaning

Suspension ; both front lower arms , rearward bushes bonding partially detached , may be related to uneven tyre wear

Tyres ; n/s/f tread low inner edge , close to wear limit

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 8 May 2012 81,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 73,485 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 11 May 2010 65,847 miles

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

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

multipul stone chips to screen.

Pass 12 May 2009 59,309 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 59,303 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,927 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 45,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 45,073 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)

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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BF03 SVX is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BF03 SVX, 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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BF03 SVX is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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