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V52 GES

1999 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

87,557 mi
Last recorded87,557 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda S200073,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 GES
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 87,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 87,525 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 85,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,452 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 83,452 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,846 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 80,846 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,854 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 78,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,464 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,289 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,908 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 67,908 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,666 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 64,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,392 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,093 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 51,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,380 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,374 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,995 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,995 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,458 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 35,458 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 14 Sep 2006 31,566 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 27,318 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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V52 GES is a 1999 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 73,297 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 V52 GES, 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 27 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 V52 GES registered?

V52 GES is a 1999 Honda S2000, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V52 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 GES shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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