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OV02 LGJ

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

129,398 mi
Last recorded129,398 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 LGJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 129,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 128,473 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 127,194 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 126,207 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 125,158 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 122,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 121,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 119,350 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 116,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,402 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2015 102,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,010 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,928 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 78,921 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2010 73,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,394 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 69,394 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,781 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 60,781 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2007 55,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2006 46,036 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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OV02 LGJ is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OV02 LGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV02 LGJ registered?

OV02 LGJ is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is OV02 LGJ safe to buy?

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