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KY03 XJU

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

111,048 mi
Last recorded111,048 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 XJU
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 111,048 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 110,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 112,093 miles

Front and rear supension corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,449 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 105,389 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,356 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,709 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 86,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel near max limit

offside rear brake holding on slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel near max limit

offside rear brake holding on slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,468 miles

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

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,138 miles

o/side and n/side front brake disc slight worn

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slight on inside

Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 62,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 52,309 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,350 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,097 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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KY03 XJU is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KY03 XJU, 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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KY03 XJU is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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