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AO52 DEU

2002 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,514 mi
Last recorded109,514 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DEU
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 109,514 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 107,803 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 103,736 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 99,945 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,129 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,075 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 88,049 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Head light lens (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 84,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,829 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mounts corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,178 miles

Off side front and near side front tyre valve stems starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2014 76,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 73,495 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,257 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,128 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 67,694 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,630 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,701 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 63,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 53,767 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,358 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 34,061 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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AO52 DEU is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2002 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO52 DEU, 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 24 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO52 DEU?

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What year was AO52 DEU registered?

AO52 DEU is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is AO52 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 DEU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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