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RG03 AXB

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,405 mi
Last recorded131,405 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 AXB
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 131,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust flange behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off rear number plate & surround slightly insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 129,603 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat & centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 129,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Rigid pipe corroded and leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 125,738 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 125,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Fog light insecure

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 121,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 118,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear,rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 116,761 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 114,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 114,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil level low

Pass 14 Jan 2019 108,210 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight fraying on alternator belt

Fail 14 Jan 2019 108,210 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coolant level low in expansion bottle

Front Wipers starting to split

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Slight fraying on alternator belt

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 99,795 miles

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

Nearside Front screen washer poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald inner, but not showing cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,247 miles

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,481 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,307 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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,688 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 53,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,667 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 38,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 25,785 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 20,361 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 12,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 9,186 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,606 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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RG03 AXB is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RG03 AXB, 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 RG03 AXB registered?

RG03 AXB is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is RG03 AXB safe to buy?

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