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S20 OOT

2002 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,346 mi
Last recorded180,346 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 OOT
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 180,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 180,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 180,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded/holed but not within 30cm of any mount

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 179,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 172,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 166,692 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 166,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 157,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 147,541 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 136,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 136,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded /holed sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 127,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 127,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,664 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,315 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,210 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,564 miles

Nearside front tyre treads wearing slightly.

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,749 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,893 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 55,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,218 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 50,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,436 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,069 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,473 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 18,571 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

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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S20 OOT 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 78.6%.

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 S20 OOT, 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 S20 OOT registered?

S20 OOT is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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