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LJ52 VSF

2002 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,123 mi
Last recorded85,123 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 VSF
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,123 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 83,444 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,887 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,830 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 79,830 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,654 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 77,068 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil level very low

Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,040 miles

nsr/osr suspension arm pin close to wheel

thorn in osf tyre outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,636 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 72,636 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 71,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2017 71,335 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 68,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 61,984 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,545 miles

droplinks gattors split

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,091 miles

front anti roll bar links perrished

Fail 7 Sep 2012 50,418 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,491 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 40,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,563 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,196 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,418 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 21,675 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)

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 VSF is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LJ52 VSF, 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.

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What year was LJ52 VSF registered?

LJ52 VSF is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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