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R2 XCE

2003 Honda S2000

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,203 mi
Last recorded82,203 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 XCE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 82,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 80,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 74,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 71,150 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 71,147 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 67,277 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,627 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,462 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 60,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,023 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 58,023 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 56,644 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,187 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,280 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,843 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 31,843 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 16,170 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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R2 XCE is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R2 XCE, 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 R2 XCE registered?

R2 XCE is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is R2 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 XCE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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