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RJ03 XJN

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,276 mi
Last recorded101,276 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,276 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 101,276 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,374 miles

Both front drop link bushes perishing.

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, and treads perishing.

Centre stop light not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 88,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 81,896 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Fail 23 Aug 2021 81,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,044 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,233 miles

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Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/can be welded (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres worn to limit

nearside rear outer door sill starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,213 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 61,212 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,194 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 58,194 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,719 miles

engine oil low

noise from engine

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,795 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,371 miles

front pards wearing low

rear pads low and discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,265 miles

front and rear brakes worn low

front and rear tyres wearing low

front wipers split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,571 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,022 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,929 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,690 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 29,548 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 XJN is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ03 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

RJ03 XJN is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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