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FT51 SAM

2004 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,244 mi
Last recorded107,244 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda S200055,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT51 SAM
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 107,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2025 104,901 miles

Offside wiper slightly smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2024 101,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 94,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 86,503 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 86,503 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 86,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 86,393 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 86,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,365 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 85,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 81,001 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 81,001 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken off! (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 79,731 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)

Fail 7 May 2015 79,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 2011 73,255 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 73,255 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,275 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,510 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 60,510 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,277 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 56,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,255 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 43,181 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FT51 SAM is a 2004 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 55,635 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 FT51 SAM, 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 22 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FT51 SAM is a 2004 Honda S2000, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is FT51 SAM safe to buy?

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