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FA03 HPY

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

211,314 mi
Last recorded211,314 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HPY
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 211,314 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 210,883 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 210,880 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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 27 Feb 2014 207,789 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2014 207,726 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2014 207,726 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2013 198,256 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 198,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 190,093 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 190,093 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 186,317 miles

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

near side rear brake binding

Pass 9 Feb 2011 186,317 miles

near side rear brake binding

Pass 2 Oct 2009 169,149 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2009 169,149 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 144,427 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 144,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 120,237 miles

CATALYST RATTLE

engine oil leak /EXCESSIVE

Fail 1 Oct 2007 120,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CATALYST RATTLE

engine oil leak /EXCESSIVE

Pass 25 Jul 2006 83,212 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 82,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FA03 HPY 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 55%.

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 FA03 HPY, 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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FA03 HPY is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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