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RV52 XLN

2002 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

87,703 mi
Last recorded87,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 XLN
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 87,703 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 87,686 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 87,667 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 82,869 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 79,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 79,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 77,910 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 77,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,982 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 14 Dec 2017 73,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 14 Dec 2017 73,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 28 Nov 2017 73,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake binding

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,458 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 66,457 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,597 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 63,573 miles

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

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)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,684 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,154 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Sep 2012 59,154 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,091 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,980 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,844 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 24,773 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing low

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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RV52 XLN is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Silver 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 RV52 XLN, 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 RV52 XLN registered?

RV52 XLN is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is RV52 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 XLN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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