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W551 VMJ

2000 Honda S2000

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,332 mi
Last recorded112,332 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda S200074,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 VMJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 112,332 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 109,764 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all of (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 109,762 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all of (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 109,060 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

underside of car undersealed

Pass 12 Dec 2022 108,052 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 106,943 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 106,916 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At nearside & offside rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,673 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 103,174 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,094 miles

Corrosion around rear suspension.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Washer operational and just hits lower of windscreen.

Underseal under vehicle up to rear axle.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 99,014 miles

Both side skirts on sills full inspection not possible, customer advised.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,228 miles

Under side covered with under seal.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,413 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,880 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,691 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 89,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 84,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,012 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,568 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 82,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 77,677 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 77,677 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,774 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 62,774 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W551 VMJ is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2000 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 74,430 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 W551 VMJ, 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 26 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W551 VMJ is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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