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DX52 ONZ

2002 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,116 mi
Last recorded138,116 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 ONZ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 138,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre exhaust silencer joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 133,977 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 133,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 133,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s/f and n/s/f pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bolt on rear crash bar heavily corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s/r and n/s/r pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 133,718 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear most section of chassis attachment to rear crash bar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column has an unsafe modification Column is being interfered with by exhaust manifold. (2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s/f and n/s/f pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bolt on rear crash bar heavily corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s/r and n/s/r pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 133,713 miles

Emissions not tested engine light on and Catalytic converter missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Semi slick tyres fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 130,147 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Dec 2018 116,060 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 116,060 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 101,741 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 101,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,200 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 92,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,397 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,345 miles

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

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

exhaust mid section corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,186 miles

front tyres getting low on inner edges ,rears getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,601 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 9 Sep 2011 62,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 62,069 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,470 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,104 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,908 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 35,627 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 35,627 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,817 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 27,588 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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DX52 ONZ is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX52 ONZ, 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 DX52 ONZ registered?

DX52 ONZ is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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