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S200 ESC

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,977 mi
Last recorded103,977 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 ESC
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 103,977 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 103,977 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 103,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 102,160 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 100,484 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing lower mounting points (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Fail 30 Aug 2023 100,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing lower mounting points (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 31 Aug 2022 98,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,208 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,091 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,136 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Aug 2016 80,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,434 miles

front drop link dust covers perished

Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,175 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,411 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,913 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,778 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 59,182 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,755 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,162 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,573 miles

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

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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S200 ESC is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S200 ESC, 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 S200 ESC registered?

S200 ESC is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 21 August 2002.

Is S200 ESC safe to buy?

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