2003 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · FA52 UGJ
2003 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03/01/2003. Recorded mileage 145,482 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,482 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
FA52 UGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 145,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
FA52 UGJ Mileage History
- 11/03/2024137,737 mi
- 11/03/2024137,745 mi+8 mi
- 12/03/2025145,441 mi+7,696 mi
- 09/07/2025145,474 mi+33 mi
- 05/12/2025145,482 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA52 UGJ 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 (FA52 UGJ) between March 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (FA52 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as FA52UGJ.
PIAGGIO
VESPA
MAZDA
MX-5
MAZDA
MX-5
MAZDA
MX-5
MAZDA
MX-5
ABARTH
F595
AUDI
A3
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
HILUX
TOYOTA
COROLLA
TOYOTA
HIACE
TOYOTA
HILUX INVINCIB X D-4D4WD DCB A