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OY03 APZ

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,883 mi
Last recorded75,883 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 APZ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 75,883 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lots of surface corrosion on all suspension components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lots of corrosion on the rear chassis - rear bumper crash bar

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 75,472 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 75,140 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 74,484 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 74,145 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 74,145 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 73,834 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 73,834 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,413 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 72,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,417 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Both nearside & offside above sub frame sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,834 miles

advise nail nearside front tyre

advise nearside rear and offside rear tyre valves perished.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 70,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

advise nail nearside front tyre

advise nearside rear and offside rear tyre valves perished.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,948 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,970 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,843 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 63,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,257 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 55,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,295 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,801 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,698 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 34,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 23,300 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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OY03 APZ is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 OY03 APZ, 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 OY03 APZ registered?

OY03 APZ is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is OY03 APZ safe to buy?

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