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PJ03 VUW

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,112 mi
Last recorded92,112 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 VUW
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 92,112 miles

General underbody and suspension component corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2026 92,100 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to burst rigid brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

General underbody and suspension component corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2024 91,305 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 91,296 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate not fitted in a secure upright position on the front of the vehicle (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 85,673 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 84,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 79,092 miles

Front Windscreen wipers in poor condition but are not effecting the drivers view of the road

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,543 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,292 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 70,292 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,186 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 63,186 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,454 miles

front brake pads very low.

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 57,342 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 57,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,198 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,023 miles

Cut in near side front tyre outer side wall (not showing cords)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,163 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

offside rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,041 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 27,333 miles

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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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PJ03 VUW 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 76.9%.

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 PJ03 VUW, 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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PJ03 VUW is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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