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RJ03 DTV

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,055 mi
Last recorded96,055 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 DTV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 96,055 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,040 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 91,576 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,187 miles

General underside corrosion on suspension components

Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,483 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,935 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,575 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 81,573 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,244 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 79,216 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,059 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 76,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,976 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,299 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,000 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,282 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)

Pass 31 May 2012 64,607 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,840 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,708 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear brakes just passed on effort dew to discs

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,941 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,528 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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RJ03 DTV 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 83.3%.

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 RJ03 DTV, 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 RJ03 DTV registered?

RJ03 DTV is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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