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J500 NYR

2003 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,466 mi
Last recorded79,466 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 NYR
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 79,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 75,107 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 75,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,668 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,743 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear sports silencer fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,261 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sports exhaust fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 57,261 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

sports exhaust fitted

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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J500 NYR is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J500 NYR, 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

How do I check the history of J500 NYR?

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What year was J500 NYR registered?

J500 NYR is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is J500 NYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 NYR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J500 NYR have outstanding finance?

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