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MW03 XHZ

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,998 mi
Last recorded120,998 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 XHZ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2023 120,493 miles

Central Both Front Hubs Corroded

Central Both rear Hubs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 120,391 miles

Front both front hubs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear hubs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 119,297 miles

all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 118,241 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 115,976 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,775 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,757 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 101,557 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 101,552 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 unevenly.

handbrake lever travel.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,802 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 95,795 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 91,090 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,450 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 85,446 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,147 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 74,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,620 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 66,620 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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,507 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 55,189 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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MW03 XHZ is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW03 XHZ, 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 MW03 XHZ registered?

MW03 XHZ is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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