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VN52 FCE

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,162 mi
Last recorded110,162 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 FCE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 110,162 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 110,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 109,531 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,929 miles

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

auto head light adjuster slightly damaged

vehicles radiator corroded but not leaking coolant.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 105,809 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,975 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Aug 2010 92,434 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 92,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 90,444 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 84,818 miles

front pads getting low,engine management light on

Pass 12 Nov 2007 69,989 miles

chip in windscreen near the limit and still spreading at time of test.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 53,138 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 53,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine management light is on †Discs are corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2006 48,084 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 47,855 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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VN52 FCE is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN52 FCE, 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 VN52 FCE registered?

VN52 FCE is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is VN52 FCE safe to buy?

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