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DS02 GDK

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,894 mi
Last recorded111,894 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 GDK
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 111,894 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 111,829 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension locking device missing CASTLE NUT MISSING SPLIT PIN (5.3.6 (b))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated BOOT FLOOR HAS LARGE HOLE IN THE CENTER (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower RAD HOSE CLIP BROKEN

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear CORROSION ON BOTH REAR ARCHES

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 106,497 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 106,487 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear link disconnected (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 105,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 105,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

SOME CORROSION AT O/S /F SUSPENSION TURRET

SOME CORROSION AT O/S/R OUTER SILL

SOME CORROSION TO FRONT FLOORS

Pass 26 Apr 2022 103,097 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend new tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 103,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend new tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,089 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,268 miles

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

all front suspension rusty

front and rear inner sills rusty

steering u jay rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2019 97,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

all front suspension rusty

front and rear inner sills rusty

steering u jay rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 90,735 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads wearing low

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight bind rear brakes

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,front,rear floors,

Pass 28 May 2013 79,052 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear floors,front,rear suspension

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,168 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,024 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 7 Apr 2010 64,965 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,586 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 56,586 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 54,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,674 miles

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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DS02 GDK is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue 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 DS02 GDK, 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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DS02 GDK is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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