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X973 VBK

2000 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,974 mi
Last recorded272,974 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda S200074,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 VBK
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 272,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 167,317 miles

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 167,314 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 262,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 262,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 160,056 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 157,521 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2021 157,521 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2020 153,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

different tyre size front to rear

Pass 21 Nov 2019 149,291 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2019 149,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2018 143,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2017 139,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 139,181 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 222,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 220,508 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 220,484 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs poor condition

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 218,079 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 214,821 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 208,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 208,524 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 202,997 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 196,606 miles

Both front brake discs corroded ,

Both rear brake discs corroded .

Fail 11 Jan 2011 196,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front brake discs corroded ,

Both front tyres perished

Both rear brake discs corroded .

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

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

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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X973 VBK is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X973 VBK, 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 X973 VBK registered?

X973 VBK is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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