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VU02 ECE

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

182,981 mi
Last recorded182,981 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 ECE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 182,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 178,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Aug 2021 178,812 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction eps lamp came on during routine lock to lock check (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 166,799 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF.OSF.NSR.OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 153,828 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 153,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2017 140,348 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 127,410 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 117,379 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 109,597 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 109,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level low

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,781 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

both rear tyres wearing on centre tread

Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,602 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,324 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 56,958 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,862 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,808 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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VU02 ECE is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VU02 ECE, 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 VU02 ECE registered?

VU02 ECE is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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