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RO03 XAG

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,234 mi
Last recorded148,234 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 XAG
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 148,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 141,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 141,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 138,300 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 138,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 134,638 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 134,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2015 134,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery semi-secure

engine oil level low

n/s/rear tyre bald inner & worn outer edges

small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2014 131,741 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

slight oil leak(rear of engine/bell housing)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 128,178 miles

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

both front tyres worn heavyon edges

Fail 20 Feb 2013 128,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn heavyon edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 119,545 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

odd size tyres front to rear

Fail 28 Jun 2012 119,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

odd size tyres front to rear

Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,075 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,430 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 94,429 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 65,074 miles

ADVISE REAR PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES AT 2MM

ADVISE FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 25 May 2007 46,671 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,841 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 27,840 miles

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

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

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

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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RO03 XAG is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RO03 XAG, 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 RO03 XAG registered?

RO03 XAG is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is RO03 XAG safe to buy?

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