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S2 OUC

2001 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,507 mi
Last recorded101,507 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 OUC
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 101,507 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor outer edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all suspension componets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 101,410 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to floors sills and chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 101,791 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 101,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn broken apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,785 miles

Front Inner brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended

registration plate lamps dim

Fail 5 Mar 2018 92,785 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended

registration plate lamps dim

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,429 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,638 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 76,638 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake pads show signs of excess heat build up

Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,636 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,887 miles

rusting underside needs attention

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,058 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,008 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,102 miles

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

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

chips on front screen

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,693 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,625 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 43,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,069 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,442 miles

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 OUC is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S2 OUC, 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.

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S2 OUC is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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