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DS02 WHR

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,011 mi
Last recorded77,011 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 77,011 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 18 Dec 2024 77,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot cracked/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot cracked/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn & heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn & heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2023 71,621 miles

Surface corrosion front/rear suspension

Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both links (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% offside grabbing (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water/ condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 71,130 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 67,862 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 63,395 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge should be replaced

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2013 63,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge should be replaced

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,206 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake Disc faces partly rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,018 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,237 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,472 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 32,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,967 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,270 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 WHR is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHR, 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 WHR is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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