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VFE 1R

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

60,404 mi
Last recorded60,404 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 1R
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 60,404 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 60,232 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 60,232 miles

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,699 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,110 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 59,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,089 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 55,089 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,359 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,116 miles

two rear exhaust hangers corroded off

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,770 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 473,867 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 473,867 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,089 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 42,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,830 miles

small chips to front screen

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,925 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,319 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,575 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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VFE 1R is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver 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 VFE 1R, 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 VFE 1R registered?

VFE 1R is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is VFE 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFE 1R shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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