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VN52 XMW

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,251 mi
Last recorded59,251 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,251 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,932 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 58,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,216 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 54,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,279 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light indicates fault

Fail 29 Jul 2013 47,276 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light indicates fault

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,140 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 123,980 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 113,963 miles

all front and all rear brake ferrules corroded

both front brake discs have slight corrosion

both rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2010 113,963 miles

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

all front and all rear brake ferrules corroded

both front brake discs have slight corrosion

both rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2009 111,610 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE COULD DO WITH 2 NEW FRONT TYRES SOON AS POSSIBLE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE ON 2M

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE ON 2M

Pass 17 Feb 2009 111,610 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE COULD DO WITH 2 NEW FRONT TYRES SOON AS POSSIBLE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE ON 2M

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE ON 2M

Pass 11 Feb 2008 105,313 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 94,244 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,888 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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VN52 XMW is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN52 XMW, 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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VN52 XMW is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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