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MH02 OFU

2002 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 OFU
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 126,719 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 1 May 2026 126,708 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

battery connection loose

Pass 6 May 2025 122,537 miles

near side front outer door sill has a small hole

Pass 4 Apr 2024 118,753 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 118,752 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 115,827 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

battery terminals loose

both outer sills rusty

various suspension items rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2023 115,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

battery terminals loose

both outer sills rusty

various suspension items rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2022 112,612 miles

drivers pretensioner or seat belt warning bypassed

Fail 19 Feb 2022 112,612 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering floorpan/sill corroded thin (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bumper strengh bar (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

drivers pretensioner or seat belt warning bypassed

Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,052 miles

general corrosion to body

Fail 27 Jan 2021 103,052 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to body

Pass 20 Feb 2020 99,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,070 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

general corrosion to suspension

Fail 14 Feb 2019 92,068 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

general corrosion to suspension

Pass 14 Apr 2017 87,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,213 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 83,213 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,761 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Sep 2013 77,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,116 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake reservoir fluid slightly low

marks in windscreen

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,875 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,521 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,655 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,705 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,798 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 29,798 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MH02 OFU is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MH02 OFU, 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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MH02 OFU is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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