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VN03 OEJ

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,846 mi
Last recorded123,846 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 OEJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 123,846 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underneath vehicle front to rear

Fail 4 Dec 2025 123,841 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section not connected to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underneath vehicle front to rear

Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 118,678 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 118,678 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 118,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Nearside 154, offside 149, brake effort 41% (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 114,166 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 114,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 113,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 107,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 92,569 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,467 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front (rose joint ) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front ( rose joint ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,423 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 73,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,238 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,372 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,595 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 29,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 26,285 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2008 26,285 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 23,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 20,521 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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VN03 OEJ is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN03 OEJ, 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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VN03 OEJ is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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