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YB03 MWV

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,538 mi
Last recorded170,538 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 MWV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 170,538 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 170,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis on top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 166,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 166,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 163,097 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 163,088 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 159,746 miles

advancing corrosion to innersills/wheel arch areas

Fail 30 Sep 2022 159,739 miles

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

advancing corrosion to innersills/wheel arch areas

Pass 12 Oct 2021 152,113 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 146,563 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch slave cylinder flexi hydraulic hose has a cut which reaches the cords

Pass 9 Jul 2019 138,830 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 135,001 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 124,745 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 121,082 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 114,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 110,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 106,890 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,160 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 100,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,516 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Hand brake has long travel

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,136 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,627 miles

has small damage to the front windscreen out of the swept area

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,436 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,191 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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YB03 MWV is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB03 MWV, 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 YB03 MWV registered?

YB03 MWV is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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