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FM03 XFA

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

106,223 mi
Last recorded106,223 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XFA
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 106,223 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 106,206 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 102,348 miles

Boot floor corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2023 102,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 102,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 101,152 miles

Rear Boot well corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2020 89,485 miles

Nearside Front side light inner lens slkightly damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2020 89,482 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front side light inner lens slkightly damaged

coolant slightly low

Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,633 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 77,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,198 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 73,198 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 72,187 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,215 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)

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Fail 3 Oct 2014 65,648 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,641 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 59,641 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,592 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,543 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 40,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,630 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 29,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,172 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,385 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 XFA is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 XFA, 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 FM03 XFA registered?

FM03 XFA is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is FM03 XFA safe to buy?

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