2003 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · AR03 ARM
2003 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 169,129 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/01/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1997cc
AR03 ARM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2025
- 169,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Honda Honda S2000
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AR03 ARM Mileage History
- 24/11/2021153,001 mi
- 25/11/2022159,482 mi+6,481 mi
- 12/01/2024165,380 mi+5,898 mi
- 10/01/2025169,127 mi+3,747 mi
- 23/01/2025169,129 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AR03 ARM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda S2000 (AR03 ARM) between November 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed due to an excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bolt/nut excessively correded (5.3.4 (a) ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bolt/nut excessively correded (5.3.4 (a)”.
Common Problems: HONDA S2000
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle(Moderate)
A worn timing-chain tensioner causes an unmistakable rattle on startup or around idle, and ignoring it risks the chain jumping and damaging the engine.
- Structural Corrosion(Serious)
Rust in the rear arches, sills, chassis rails, subframes and boot floor is the biggest financial risk on UK S2000s and can easily turn a tidy-looking car into a restoration case.
- Soft-Top Wear and Water Ingress(Moderate)
The hood fabric, seals and frame wear with age, causing tears, leaks and expensive replacements, especially on cars that live outside.
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