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RA03 DJA

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 DJA
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 91,353 miles

fuel tank cover corroded and loose

lateral brace on the rear subframe has been welded

underbody of the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,562 miles

Boot floor badly corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,243 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 88,180 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 88,164 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 88,161 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 88,147 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear outer sill holed with corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Protective shields fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2021 87,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box bracket snapped / exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

oil level low (minimum mark)

Fail 11 Nov 2021 87,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box bracket snapped / exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

oil level low (minimum mark)

Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 85,180 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber cracking / advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber cracking / advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

advise coolant level low

advise corrosion on near side rear sill

advise underneath of vehicle covered in schultz /making inspection difficult

Fail 29 Apr 2019 85,177 miles

Power steering malfunctioning excessive noise and roughness in operation of steering rack / advise replacement (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber cracking / advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber cracking / advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

advise corrosion on near side rear sill

advise underneath of vehicle covered in schultz / making inspection difficult

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,026 miles

both rear brake discs pitted slightly

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 12 Apr 2018 84,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Advise......corrosion to both sides rear outer sill sections

Advise......slight bind to rear brakes

Advise.....wear/ corrosion to rear brake discs

Advise....heavy corrosion to all suspension components

Corrosion to N/S rear brake disc shield

Corrosion to exhaust hangers

Front brakes only just within out of balance limits

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NB. under body recently been under sealed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,608 miles

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre valve cracking

nearside rear brake back plate corroded and holed

offside front tyre valve cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

radiator and ac condendsor in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,817 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 80,817 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate incorrect both front rear (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2015 78,600 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,646 miles

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)

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

Radiator core is corroded.

Surface corrosion on all brake discs.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,621 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 73,521 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 61,638 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,167 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 47,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,833 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 39,833 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,187 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 32,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RA03 DJA is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 RA03 DJA, 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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RA03 DJA is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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