2003 Honda S2000 · 2,218 MOT tests
2003 Honda S2000 reliability
2003 Honda S2000s fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 S2000 years (2,218 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- 20.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 82,975
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,218
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 87% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Honda S2000
Fail rate by area
- Brakes6.9%
- Lights and electrics6%
- Suspension5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.3%
- Tyres2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.62%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brake excessively binding 1.58%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.49%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.22%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.88%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.64%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.19%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.15%) · Service brake slightly binding (4.1%)
Is a 2003 Honda S2000 reliable?
2003 Honda S2000s fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 S2000 years (2,218 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Honda S2000 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.67% of tests), position lamp not working (1.62% of tests), service brake excessively binding (1.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Honda S2000 have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2003 Honda S2000 shows 82,975 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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