2003 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · EF52 WLP
2003 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28/01/2003. Recorded mileage 127,420 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,420 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
EF52 WLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 127,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
EF52 WLP Mileage History
- 06/10/2021104,239 mi
- 12/10/2022111,773 mi+7,534 mi
- 10/10/2023116,780 mi+5,007 mi
- 18/09/2024121,679 mi+4,899 mi
- 30/09/2025127,420 mi+5,741 mi
Average of roughly 5,820 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF52 WLP 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 (EF52 WLP) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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