2000 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · X157 FGH
2000 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2000. Recorded mileage 106,529 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1997cc
X157 FGH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 106,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Honda Honda S2000
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
X157 FGH Mileage History
- 26/09/200639,436 mi
- 01/10/200743,873 mi+4,437 mi
- 01/10/200847,562 mi+3,689 mi
- 03/10/200847,562 mi
- 01/10/200950,563 mi+3,001 mi
- 20/09/201052,049 mi+1,486 mi
- 20/09/201154,467 mi+2,418 mi
- 17/09/201256,352 mi+1,885 mi
- 17/09/201256,352 mi
- 23/09/201358,599 mi+2,247 mi
- 22/09/201460,119 mi+1,520 mi
- 22/09/201460,119 mi
- 28/09/201563,367 mi+3,248 mi
- 26/09/201672,428 mi+9,061 mi
- 11/09/201779,755 mi+7,327 mi
- 12/09/201779,757 mi+2 mi
- 24/09/201887,986 mi+8,229 mi
- 16/10/201994,679 mi+6,693 mi
- 21/10/201994,679 mi
- 21/01/202194,824 mi+145 mi
- 02/02/202194,837 mi+13 mi
- 04/02/202295,889 mi+1,052 mi
- 14/01/202398,597 mi+2,708 mi
- 06/01/202499,819 mi+1,222 mi
- 13/05/2025102,742 mi+2,923 mi
- 30/04/2026106,529 mi+3,787 mi
Average of roughly 3,425 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
X157 FGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Honda S2000 (X157 FGH) between September 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
Common Problems: HONDA S2000
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle(Moderate)
A worn timing-chain tensioner causes an unmistakable rattle on startup or around idle, and ignoring it risks the chain jumping and damaging the engine.
- Structural Corrosion(Serious)
Rust in the rear arches, sills, chassis rails, subframes and boot floor is the biggest financial risk on UK S2000s and can easily turn a tidy-looking car into a restoration case.
- Soft-Top Wear and Water Ingress(Moderate)
The hood fabric, seals and frame wear with age, causing tears, leaks and expensive replacements, especially on cars that live outside.
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