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RL03 OCW

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,618 mi
Last recorded149,618 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 OCW
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 149,618 miles

Gneral Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle & Components

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 147,767 miles

Front both headlight glass faded

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 142,860 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 142,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 134,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 129,652 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 129,652 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 122,246 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 109,159 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 22 Aug 2014 90,697 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,858 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,956 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 51,268 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 51,240 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,707 miles

both front wipers smeary

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,631 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,857 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 37,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,098 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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RL03 OCW is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RL03 OCW, 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 RL03 OCW registered?

RL03 OCW is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is RL03 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 OCW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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