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GM03 HCV

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,714 mi
Last recorded106,714 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HCV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 106,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,885 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

general corrosion.

Fail 7 Sep 2020 98,619 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

general corrosion.

Fail 14 Aug 2020 98,608 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 likely to become detached ball joint has detached from linkage (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres are 12 years old and starting to perish and crack in tread

Nearside Front light aim on min level

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,957 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted /slight corrosion outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted /slight corrosion outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres have multiple cuts in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 97,932 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint likely to become detached Column end to rack joint appears incorrectly fitted/lateral movement in joint also present. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted /slight corrosion outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted /slight corrosion outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres have multiple cuts in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,647 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 93,618 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at offside rear before going through chassis to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 85,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 72,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,266 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 62,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,310 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 59,310 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,997 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,875 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate has slight crack

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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GM03 HCV is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GM03 HCV, 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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GM03 HCV is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GM03 HCV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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