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RA03 YCV

2003 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,366 mi
Last recorded146,366 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 YCV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 146,366 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 145,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 143,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 140,024 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 136,665 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 131,614 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 129,429 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 125,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 120,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 117,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,499 miles

Across rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,465 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,816 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,048 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 87,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,169 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 71,010 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 61,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,667 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,458 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,565 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 28,000 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 28,000 miles

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

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

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 YCV is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RA03 YCV, 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

How do I check the history of RA03 YCV?

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What year was RA03 YCV registered?

RA03 YCV is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is RA03 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 YCV shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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