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LV51 ZHD

2001 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,104 mi
Last recorded139,104 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 ZHD
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 139,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 139,104 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted & insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged & insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 135,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 130,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 130,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 127,889 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded/sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 123,813 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 123,813 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 117,882 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault rong stearing wheel (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 112,056 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 112,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 106,980 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,730 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,567 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,214 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 84,214 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 71,657 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorated and cracking

engine management light on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,352 miles

front tyres deteriorated and cracking

Fail 8 Oct 2013 69,352 miles

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

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

front tyres deteriorated and cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,918 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 26 Sep 2012 66,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 28 Sep 2011 62,406 miles

o/s/r control arm gaitors split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,149 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 6 Dec 2008 46,677 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 46,677 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,259 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,253 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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LV51 ZHD is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV51 ZHD, 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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LV51 ZHD is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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