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YE52 VNM

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,996 mi
Last recorded122,996 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 VNM
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 122,996 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 122,979 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 115,253 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 114,570 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,340 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 105,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe and damp (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear chassis slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavy pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 98,592 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside general Corrosion.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,229 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 97,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 92,712 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the edge

Offside Front tyre has worn on the edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,674 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 83,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 80,012 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,517 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 74,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,201 miles

unable to see all metal brake pipes due to there location on car!!!!

Pass 29 Jan 2010

advise full brake check within 28 days

advise position of front number plate

advise rear brake n/s

Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,596 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,237 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,395 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 32,348 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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YE52 VNM is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YE52 VNM, 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 YE52 VNM registered?

YE52 VNM is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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