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J13 JDA

2003 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,039 mi
Last recorded43,039 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 JDA
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 43,039 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 42,779 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 42,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 42,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 41,506 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 40,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts feathered on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush staring to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 40,824 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts feathered on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush staring to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear sticking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 40,557 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,236 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 39,033 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,278 miles

Offside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 13 May 2016 37,119 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 37,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,085 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,380 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,674 miles

slight imbalance in front brakes

slight noise from engine around drive belt/ pulleys area

Fail 1 Jun 2012 30,674 miles

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

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

slight imbalance in front brakes

slight noise from engine around drive belt/ pulleys area

Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 discs corroded on inside surface

Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,489 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,156 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 23,721 miles

slight noise from front of engine

Pass 11 May 2007
Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,165 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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J13 JDA is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J13 JDA, 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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J13 JDA is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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