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FM52 HLY

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,453 mi
Last recorded93,453 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 HLY
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 93,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 92,509 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,572 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,919 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,619 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,838 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,798 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working customer advised lamp is disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 79,692 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,282 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,149 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,172 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,283 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 56,146 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,490 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing 2mm

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,723 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,532 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,536 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,614 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,062 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 21,062 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,974 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 14,642 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,270 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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FM52 HLY is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FM52 HLY, 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 FM52 HLY registered?

FM52 HLY is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is FM52 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 HLY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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