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FM03 XDU

2003 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,525 mi
Last recorded138,525 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XDU
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 138,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection above

Fail 3 Jul 2019 138,524 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection above

Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,244 miles

Front and rear discs pitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 137,241 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear discs pitted

Pass 27 May 2016 132,209 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 May 2016 132,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 May 2015 117,178 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 May 2015 117,178 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 May 2014 101,899 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 90,605 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 90,605 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 85,325 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 80,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,772 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,134 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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FM03 XDU is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FM03 XDU, 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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FM03 XDU is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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