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YG52 HCE

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,750 mi
Last recorded97,750 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 HCE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 97,750 miles

corrosion , subframes and inner sills

Pass 19 Dec 2024 94,920 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc subframes

surface corrosion all around underbody and outer sills

Fail 19 Dec 2024 94,920 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc subframes

surface corrosion all around underbody and outer sills

Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,599 miles

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 23 Nov 2023 91,599 miles

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

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,540 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Aug 2022 89,540 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion around unerbody areas inner arches covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 11 Aug 2021 84,951 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion around unerbody areas inner arches covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,620 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 29 Jul 2020 78,620 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nearside rear wheel bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front tyres have uneven wear to inner edges (205/55/16)

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,939 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 72,786 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 72,782 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,237 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,583 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 56,533 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,312 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 4 Aug 2011 47,021 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,326 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,255 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 37,163 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres tread cracking slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,945 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,380 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,097 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 22,078 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YG52 HCE is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG52 HCE, 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 YG52 HCE registered?

YG52 HCE is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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