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CA03 NLE

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,423 mi
Last recorded76,423 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 NLE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,423 miles

Boot floor corroded and holed

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,409 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn

Rear brake disc pitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 71,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn

Rear brake disc pitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 71,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken exhaust still secure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot corroded not in fail area

general body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2017 67,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 67,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 63,247 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,106 miles

advise dampness on the nearside rear shock

advise rear number plate started to degrade

Fail 26 Mar 2015 55,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise dampness on the nearside rear shock

advise rear number plate started to degrade

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,165 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,269 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 47,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,801 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,576 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,420 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 21,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 13,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,751 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 10,894 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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CA03 NLE is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA03 NLE, 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 CA03 NLE registered?

CA03 NLE is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is CA03 NLE safe to buy?

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