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RY51 AKO

2002 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,992 mi
Last recorded173,992 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 AKO
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 173,992 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 172,311 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 172,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 170,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all under body under sealed

Fail 9 Jan 2024 170,511 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Floor excessively deteriorated UNDER FLOOR N/S/R SERIOUSLY CORRODED/ROTTEN (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL SERIOUSLY CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL SERIOUSLY CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CHASSIS RAIL INFRONT OF ENGINE SERIOUSLY CORRODED/ROTTEN, CRUMBLING AT TOUCH (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL FUEL AND BRAKE LINES/PIPES CORRODED

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

ALL UNDERBODY CORRODED

FUEL TANK CORRODED INCLUDING HEATSHIELD

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 168,835 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 167,424 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

various suspension component's corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 167,424 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

various suspension component's corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 166,315 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 165,461 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 164,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 163,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose above nearside rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 163,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose above nearside rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 162,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake discs rusty

Offside Front Outer brake disc rusty.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 162,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake discs rusty

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Outer brake disc rusty.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 151,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 138,536 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner shoulder

O/S/F tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Feb 2014 132,160 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 120,008 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 110,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 102,493 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 102,436 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 94,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,897 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 72,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,913 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 60,913 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,140 miles

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

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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RY51 AKO is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY51 AKO, 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 RY51 AKO registered?

RY51 AKO is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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