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MM52 SAN

2002 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,639 mi
Last recorded97,639 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 SAN
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 97,639 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 97,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 92,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 87,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner sills corroded

Offside Front Inner sills corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively all wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 82,886 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 77,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,022 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,125 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,734 miles

FRONT AND REAR ALL SUSPENSION AND STEERING JOINT LOCKING NUTS CORRODED

Fail 13 Oct 2016 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

FRONT AND REAR ALL SUSPENSION AND STEERING JOINT LOCKING NUTS CORRODED

Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,810 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,787 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 43,709 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 43,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 42,046 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,046 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,653 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,112 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,000 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 37,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,932 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,476 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 17,829 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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MM52 SAN 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 MM52 SAN, 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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MM52 SAN is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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