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RK51 XCD

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

103,180 mi
Last recorded103,180 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 XCD
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 103,180 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2025 103,057 miles

underside rusting

Pass 11 Jun 2024 102,912 miles

underside rusting

Pass 9 Jun 2023 102,691 miles

underside rusting

Pass 9 Jun 2022 102,265 miles

under side rusting

Fail 8 Jun 2022 102,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under side rusting

Pass 8 Jun 2021 101,823 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 101,528 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 101,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 101,252 miles

underside suspension components rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,551 miles

underside rusting

Pass 9 May 2017 99,880 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 99,310 miles

underside corroded inc suspension, brake and steering components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 98,271 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 98,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All tyres age related perishing Front 205/55R16V Rear 245/45ZR16

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 97,047 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,131 miles

Both rear tyres cracked between treads 245/45R16 W

Engine has rattle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering/Suspsension/Braking components General signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2012 96,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear tyres cracked between treads 245/45R16 W

Engine has rattle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering/Suspsension/Braking components General signs of corrosion

Pass 3 May 2011 95,088 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 95,073 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 92,937 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 88,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 77,646 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 77,646 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

rear hight ajuster bar broken

Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 31,640 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 31,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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RK51 XCD is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RK51 XCD, 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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RK51 XCD is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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