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KM03 CHC

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,577 mi
Last recorded145,577 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 CHC
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 145,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 143,191 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 140,947 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 139,053 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 136,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 134,839 miles

Offside rear exhaust silencer internals rattling.

Fail 14 Aug 2020 134,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear exhaust silencer internals rattling.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 133,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 133,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear heat damage to pad and disc

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel lines rusty

head lamps in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2018 131,500 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 131,481 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 130,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat-converter is corroded, slightly leaking gases. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak oil cooler filter extension. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 130,326 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat-converter is corroded, slightly leaking gases. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak oil cooler filter extension. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 124,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 109,033 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 108,810 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,359 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,412 miles

discs corroded

tyres perished

Fail 24 May 2013 91,412 miles

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

discs corroded

tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2012 89,753 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,613 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,444 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,451 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,991 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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KM03 CHC is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KM03 CHC, 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 KM03 CHC registered?

KM03 CHC is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is KM03 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 CHC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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