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VA03 UWD

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,429 mi
Last recorded153,429 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 UWD
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 153,429 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 153,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 144,488 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 143,738 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,144 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 99,144 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 99,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating and slight bind (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and exhaust hangers corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear boot underfloor holed and corroded

front subframe / suspension arms / suspension struts / brake hose metal ferrules - corroded

rear subframe / suspension arms / anti-roll bar / chassis rails / inner and outer sills / fuel tank and tank shield - corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,294 miles

Centre exhaust silencer packing slightly loose

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit 2mm

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 88,313 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,882 miles

h/brake travel slightly high

slight play n/s/r wheel

Fail 19 Jun 2014 75,882 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight low effort on o/s/r h/brake

slight play n/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2013 70,429 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 30 Jun 2012 64,971 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,099 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 58,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,468 miles

hand brake travel slightly high.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 16 May 2009 45,664 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 39,208 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,107 miles

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

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 28 Jul 2006 27,146 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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VA03 UWD is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VA03 UWD, 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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VA03 UWD is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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