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RF03 BBN

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,988 mi
Last recorded125,988 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 BBN
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 125,988 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2018 125,984 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2018 125,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 121,282 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 119,280 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,544 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 11,364 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 114,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 114,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 111,071 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 111,071 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 107,915 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 107,912 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 101,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,228 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 97,227 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 88,448 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 88,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,062 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 72,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 May 2007 58,672 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 58,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,509 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 37,509 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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RF03 BBN is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF03 BBN, 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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RF03 BBN is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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