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VO03 SKD

2003 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,564 mi
Last recorded125,564 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 SKD
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 125,564 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 124,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 123,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 122,882 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Flexi brake pipe insecure

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 119,938 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 114,844 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 112,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 27 May 2016 107,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on inner edges and nearly through to the cords

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and nearly through to the cords

front number plate in windscreen but still readable

n/s/r brake has got hot at some stage

Pass 1 Jun 2015 101,607 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 May 2015 101,607 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,187 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 98,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,513 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 May 2013 88,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine light on

Pass 28 Apr 2012 83,462 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 77,021 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 77,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 May 2010 64,419 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,175 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,596 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 39,949 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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VO03 SKD is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VO03 SKD, 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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VO03 SKD is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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