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S2 GMV

2002 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,672 mi
Last recorded75,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 GMV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 75,672 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 75,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,450 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 75,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,331 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 75,138 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 3 Feb 2022 75,138 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill /lower wheel arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Feb 2021 74,260 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 74,260 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability drop link snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,975 miles

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

multiple points of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,780 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,534 miles

Multiple points of surface rust under vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2017 73,532 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Multiple points of surface rust under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,960 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,593 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,097 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,097 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s wiper blade split and in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,689 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,689 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight fluctuation o/s rear service brake

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,976 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc pads low

slight fluctuation o/s and n/s front brake performance

Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,125 miles

rear disc facings in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,878 miles

n/s rear disc facing in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,796 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,396 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,063 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 23,063 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S2 GMV is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S2 GMV, 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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S2 GMV is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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