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KW03 VXY

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,253 mi
Last recorded96,253 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 VXY
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 96,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear diff bush split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 96,232 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear diff bush split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 86,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 86,813 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,227 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 79,227 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 79,093 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,997 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 78,766 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,753 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,273 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 78,273 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2015 76,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 69,459 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,641 miles

O/S Front to Rear brake pipe is corroded

Windscreen is dirty

Pass 7 Apr 2012 58,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 56,675 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 56,607 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)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,496 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 15 Apr 2009 50,157 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 50,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,399 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 46,399 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,259 miles

all4 tyres showing signs of wear on insides

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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KW03 VXY is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KW03 VXY, 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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What year was KW03 VXY registered?

KW03 VXY is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is KW03 VXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 VXY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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