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YJ02 VZS

2002 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,932 mi
Last recorded71,932 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 VZS
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 71,932 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 71,454 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 71,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 70,966 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 70,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 70,831 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on body, brake and suspension components

Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,670 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,627 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 68,149 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 68,149 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 64,846 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 60,619 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 57,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 52,074 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges - tracking

Offside rear brake effort vdown - service and park

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

Pass 4 May 2012 44,781 miles

uneven reading from offside rear brake, offside rear disc corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,432 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,525 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 29,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,553 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 23,760 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 14 Apr 2006 19,569 miles

*front tyres worn on edges* * rear tyres 3mm*

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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YJ02 VZS is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ02 VZS, 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 YJ02 VZS registered?

YJ02 VZS is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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