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2002 S

2003 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

20,679 mi
Last recorded20,679 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2002 S
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 20,679 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 20,395 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 20,367 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 20,340 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 20,340 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 20,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 20,281 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 20,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,251 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 19,533 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 19,506 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,979 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 18,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 18,752 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2013 18,752 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,699 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 18,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,057 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,594 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 17,036 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,036 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,362 miles

How Reliable is the Honda S2000?

Based on 158,239 MOT tests across 9,783 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,748
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
9,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,528
brake binding 1,715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,547
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,521
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,386
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2002 S is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,425 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda S2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,528 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2002 S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda S2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2002 S registered?

2002 S is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is 2002 S safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2002 S shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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