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YIW 995

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,792 mi
Last recorded42,792 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 995
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 42,792 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 42,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,504 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 40,828 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 39,806 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 39,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached snapped off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,580 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,360 miles

Both front washer jets partially blocked

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

slight Under body surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2018 39,167 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 39,167 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished heavily

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,334 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread area perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,712 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,187 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 29,851 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 29,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,773 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,545 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 24,545 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,619 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 15 Dec 2006 19,599 miles

brake fluid level low

front and rear pads getting low

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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YIW 995 is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YIW 995, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIW 995 registered?

YIW 995 is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is YIW 995 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 995 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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