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SA52 XJO

2002 Honda S2000

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,872 mi
Last recorded118,872 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 XJO
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 118,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 118,289 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 118,176 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 115,608 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

management light on

Fail 14 Sep 2016 111,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. cleared fault codes (3.4.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault cleared fault codes (5.4.2)

management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,197 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 81,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,342 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,899 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 68,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,578 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,682 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,289 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,376 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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SA52 XJO is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SA52 XJO, 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 SA52 XJO registered?

SA52 XJO is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is SA52 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 XJO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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