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MF52 VHE

2002 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,273 mi
Last recorded99,273 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 VHE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 99,273 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 96,830 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 96,828 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 92,964 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 90,724 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,469 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 82,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,706 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 75,706 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,070 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,590 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,792 miles

offside rear tyre has cut less than 25mm deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 51,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre has cut less than 25mm deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,670 miles

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,282 miles

Rear discs corroded on friction surface

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,161 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 19,883 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)

both wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,285 miles

front brake discs have advance corrosion.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 11,784 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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MF52 VHE is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MF52 VHE, 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 MF52 VHE registered?

MF52 VHE is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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