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M9 VGS

2003 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,289 mi
Last recorded83,289 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 VGS
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 83,289 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 81,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 79,598 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 79,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust fixing missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2021 74,098 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 73,270 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 72,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 70,609 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 69,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 67,927 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,736 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 65,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 63,617 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,779 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 60,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 59,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,710 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 56,709 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,549 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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M9 VGS is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M9 VGS, 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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M9 VGS is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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