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YA52 BBK

2003 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,130 mi
Last recorded94,130 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 BBK
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 94,130 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 94,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to condition of light lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 92,379 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 82,897 miles

Coil spring corroded all showing slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,261 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,572 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 73,572 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,278 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 70,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,690 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 65,794 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,444 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 61,444 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,947 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,998 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 46,985 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,931 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 41,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 37,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,656 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,794 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,643 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,513 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 13,430 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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YA52 BBK is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA52 BBK, 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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What year was YA52 BBK registered?

YA52 BBK is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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