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BW03 OJD

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,061 mi
Last recorded126,061 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 OJD
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 126,061 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2025 124,312 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 124,282 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 121,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer on seams (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advanced leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front corner of bumper loose but not likely to detach

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

general underbody corrosion to components

Pass 11 Aug 2023 121,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in operation , air in system ! (1.2.1 (c))

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

headlight cleaning devices have not operated during test

Fail 9 Aug 2023 121,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in operation , air in system ! (1.2.1 (c))

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

headlight cleaning devices have not operated during test

Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,624 miles

Front headlamp washers not working.

Nearside Front brake slightly rubbing.

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

Pass 1 May 2019 120,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 120,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 118,073 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 117,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2017 108,211 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 104,464 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 102,316 miles

nsr outer cv boot leaking slightly

osr outer cv boot leaking slightly

Fail 5 May 2015 102,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nsr outer cv boot leaking slightly

osr outer cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,728 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 97,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 94,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 92,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2012 92,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 83,762 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 74,534 miles

o/s/r main brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,334 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 64,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,217 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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BW03 OJD is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW03 OJD, 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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BW03 OJD is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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