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RF03 BFE

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,244 mi
Last recorded144,244 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 144,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 136,651 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 136,651 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 128,473 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2/2.5mm

exhaust system corroded

nsr brake binding

nsr brake pads wearing low

oil leak above bell housing

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 May 2017 128,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 2/2.5mm

exhaust system corroded

nsr brake binding

nsr brake pads wearing low

oil leak above bell housing

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 May 2016 120,672 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 112,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf brakepad wearing

Pass 24 May 2014 103,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 103,659 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 94,470 miles

Exhaust heat shields missing/loose

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rattle from engine

Slight corrosion O/S/R brake disc

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

Pass 21 May 2012 85,746 miles

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Slight judder O/S/F brake

Pass 19 May 2011 80,255 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 74,951 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 74,951 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2009 64,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,458 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Pass 17 May 2007 33,409 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 15,182 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Tyres perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,246 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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RF03 BFE is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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