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FM03 XGX

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

156,152 mi
Last recorded156,152 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 156,152 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill son both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 152,095 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 146,791 miles

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 139,007 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 135,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 133,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 133,283 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 213,498 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 213,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 130,231 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 130,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 125,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 115,903 miles

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

nearside front anti-roll bar has slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2015 107,819 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 100,290 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Sep 2013 95,489 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 87,939 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,294 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 83,294 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 73,674 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 73,674 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,192 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,147 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,888 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,090 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 29,090 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XGX is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FM03 XGX, 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

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What year was FM03 XGX registered?

FM03 XGX is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FM03 XGX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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