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HJ03 XSC

2003 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,286 mi
Last recorded80,286 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 XSC
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 80,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,372 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,990 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 71,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 70,268 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,104 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 67,416 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,006 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 67,005 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,038 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 61,129 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 58,068 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)

Fail 25 May 2017 58,065 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 25 May 2016 55,288 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 52,543 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 52,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,235 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 47,198 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 11 Apr 2012 44,173 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,413 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,869 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,149 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,050 miles

Front brake pads look low

Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,579 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 14,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HJ03 XSC is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ03 XSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ03 XSC registered?

HJ03 XSC is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is HJ03 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ03 XSC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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