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RO03 XAV

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,411 mi
Last recorded44,411 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 44,411 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 44,388 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2025 43,522 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 43,033 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 42,195 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 41,230 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,172 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 39,397 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 38,724 miles

light corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,039 miles

light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,283 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 37,283 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 34,019 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 9 Jan 2015 33,038 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 31,729 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,189 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 28,474 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,110 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 27,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 5 Jan 2010 25,225 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,976 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,429 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,295 miles

please note that handbrake lever travel is excessive..

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,338 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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RO03 XAV 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 87.5%.

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 RO03 XAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO03 XAV registered?

RO03 XAV is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is RO03 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 XAV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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