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DE52 BWA

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,838 mi
Last recorded89,838 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BWA
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 89,838 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 89,110 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 87,502 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,139 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,946 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,722 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 84,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/zr16 94w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,786 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,826 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,092 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,883 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,652 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,138 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,249 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 74,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,960 miles

engine starting to overheat at end of test

Fail 28 Sep 2010 71,932 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

engine starting to overheat at end of test

Pass 3 Oct 2009 70,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,185 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,191 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 52,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 37,569 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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DE52 BWA is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE52 BWA, 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

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What year was DE52 BWA registered?

DE52 BWA is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is DE52 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 BWA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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