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CR02 MSR

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

125,746 mi
Last recorded125,746 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR02 MSR
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 125,746 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 125,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 124,020 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 124,020 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 122,684 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 122,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Leaking front (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp washers front inop

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low front inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high NOW ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 121,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 117,923 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,440 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 117,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 114,963 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 114,963 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,812 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 109,812 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 103,958 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 103,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,316 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,324 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 92,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,963 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,876 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,248 miles

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 23 Sep 2011 74,838 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 74,831 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,775 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,003 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,616 miles

lambda close to limits

Fail 22 Oct 2008 49,537 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lambda close to limits

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,691 miles

damage to n/s sill

handbrake travel

strong advise corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,526 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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CR02 MSR is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 CR02 MSR, 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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CR02 MSR is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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