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RX51 XEA

2001 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,411 mi
Last recorded90,411 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XEA
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 90,411 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 86,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,777 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,083 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,287 miles

Brakes all round rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 77,276 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread in very poor condition, delaminated (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,960 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,382 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly siezed

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,674 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,483 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,514 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,698 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,166 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 63,166 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,730 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front washer jets partially blocked

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,719 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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RX51 XEA is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,236 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 RX51 XEA, 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 25 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX51 XEA?

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What year was RX51 XEA registered?

RX51 XEA is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is RX51 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 XEA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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