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X221 FBM

2000 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,009 mi
Last recorded122,009 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda S200074,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 FBM
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 122,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 121,761 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 121,485 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 121,059 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 121,059 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 120,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 120,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 120,110 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,602 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 119,572 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 118,637 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,393 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 118,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 118,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

engine starting to smoke

Pass 28 Feb 2012 111,745 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 111,742 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 102,897 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,521 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 82,497 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 82,497 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,993 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 71,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,358 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,975 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 46,975 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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X221 FBM is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Silver 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 X221 FBM, 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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What year was X221 FBM registered?

X221 FBM is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X221 FBM safe to buy?

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