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ET03 SPZ

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,743 mi
Last recorded81,743 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 SPZ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 81,743 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 81,743 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,947 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 79,350 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,161 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 76,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 76,149 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

clutch slipping

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,403 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,735 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,281 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 66,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offsiderear tyre on wear indicator

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,848 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,496 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,577 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,924 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,251 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2007 19,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,329 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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ET03 SPZ is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ET03 SPZ, 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 ET03 SPZ registered?

ET03 SPZ is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is ET03 SPZ safe to buy?

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