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WM02 VBJ

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,711 mi
Last recorded147,711 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 VBJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 147,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 140,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff bush slight worn

Pass 12 May 2018 131,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre sidewalls worn

rear diff bush deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2018 131,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.08% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.63% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 371ppm (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint loose in wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre sidewalls worn

rear diff bush deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 120,665 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 120,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 104,324 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,581 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 91,581 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 87,169 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,179 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 82,179 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,291 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 78,291 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake slight binding

rear discs heavily coroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 73,715 miles

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,917 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2008 64,495 miles

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 23 May 2007 57,363 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 42,737 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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WM02 VBJ 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 73.7%.

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 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 WM02 VBJ, 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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WM02 VBJ is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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