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FP03 XLC

2003 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,006 mi
Last recorded123,006 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XLC
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 123,006 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 121,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 120,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,871 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 119,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 118,036 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 118,036 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 114,136 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 114,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 109,772 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 109,772 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,810 miles

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

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

handbrake high.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

offside bumper damaged.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 103,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

handbrake high.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

nearside wiper blade metal securing band bent,new recommended.

offside bumper damaged.

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,888 miles

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

engine oil low.

front brake discs wearing.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside wiper blade metal supports not located correctly.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 98,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low.

engine oil low.

front brake discs wearing.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside wiper blade metal supports not located correctly.

offside front tyre - 3mm.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,990 miles

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

nearside rear brke disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 81,344 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 81,312 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake discs faces worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,449 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 73,449 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,571 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 33,818 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,818 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 33,596 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 33,596 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2006 22,472 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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FP03 XLC is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP03 XLC, 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 FP03 XLC registered?

FP03 XLC is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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