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AY51 LUJ

2001 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,443 mi
Last recorded143,443 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LUJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 143,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general surface under body corrosion present

Pass 18 Oct 2021 138,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to both front floors

Fail 18 Oct 2021 138,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to both front floors

Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 137,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 130,721 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 130,721 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,940 miles

SMALL EXHAUST BLOW ON CAT CONVERTER

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION

Fail 30 Oct 2018 126,940 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR PAN HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective HEADLAMP LENSES FADED AND DISCOLOURED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

SMALL EXHAUST BLOW ON CAT CONVERTER

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION

Pass 22 Jun 2017 122,893 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 119,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 117,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 116,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,327 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 114,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 110,880 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 106,788 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,180 miles

advise front brake discs starting to wear thin

Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,418 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 77,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,206 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 60,206 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,806 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 22,576 miles

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

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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AY51 LUJ is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,236 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 AY51 LUJ, 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 25 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 LUJ registered?

AY51 LUJ is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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