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RF03 JVH

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,886 mi
Last recorded72,886 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 JVH
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 72,886 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 72,886 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel, may require adjustment

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,510 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 69,198 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 69,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 63,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,560 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,170 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,964 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,563 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,258 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,728 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 51,722 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak at rear axle

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,888 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,433 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,843 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 36,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,505 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,097 miles

Rear discs condition poor and show some run out.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 26,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear discs condition poor and show some run out.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 16,387 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,387 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 JVH is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RF03 JVH, 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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What year was RF03 JVH registered?

RF03 JVH is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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