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LJ52 RYO

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,828 mi
Last recorded137,828 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 RYO
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 137,828 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 137,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 136,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion rear offside outer sill

Pass 20 Dec 2022 135,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

corrosion rear offside outer sill

Fail 7 Dec 2022 135,927 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

corrosion rear offside outer sill

offside rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front damage sidewall tyre has been driven flat

Pass 6 Dec 2021 135,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 134,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 133,451 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 132,356 miles

Front floor both sides corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several places (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 132,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front floor both sides corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 128,699 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Aug 2016 122,532 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 106,719 miles

rear tyres worn to tread bars

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2013 100,238 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,519 miles

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,081 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,387 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,659 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,161 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,541 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,638 miles

all four tyres wearing low and all wearing slightly more on inner edges

both wiper blades are split but are still clearing ok

two small cracks in zoneA of windscreen, one of which is out side the swept area

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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LJ52 RYO is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ52 RYO, 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 LJ52 RYO registered?

LJ52 RYO is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LJ52 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 RYO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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