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FJ03 OBV

2003 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

170,021 mi
Last recorded170,021 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OBV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 170,021 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 162,702 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 155,904 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 150,227 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 141,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 134,642 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 132,059 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 127,861 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 124,136 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 118,302 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 112,031 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,562 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 104,562 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,498 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,056 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,839 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,132 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,751 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,929 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2006 14,915 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 14,915 miles

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

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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FJ03 OBV is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FJ03 OBV, 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

How do I check the history of FJ03 OBV?

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What year was FJ03 OBV registered?

FJ03 OBV is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is FJ03 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 OBV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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