Honda S2000 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
76.8% pass rate
from 708 tests in 2021
(51% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda S2000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.2% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (48% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (46% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 4.7% fail on Suspension (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.99% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.71% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Suspension arms (95% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Springs
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.14% fail on Levelling valve
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.99% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Catalytic converter (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (57% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.42% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.42% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Body condition
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
  • 0.99% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.56% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.85% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Condition

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