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DL02 APX

2002 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,492 mi
Last recorded107,492 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL02 APX
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 107,492 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 107,479 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 105,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 103,620 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 102,219 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 102,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 100,975 miles

Offside Rear floor/chassi leg corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before hose (corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before hose (corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,156 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 99,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,544 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 95,376 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 88,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,107 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 76,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,550 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine noisey

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,174 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

rad weak, bottom hose clip corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2010 63,174 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

rad weak, bottom hose clip corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,105 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 55,105 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,585 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread not deep enough to reach the ply

Pass 20 Jan 2007 36,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake has a lot of travel

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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DL02 APX is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DL02 APX, 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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DL02 APX is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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