2001 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · S20 VGS
2001 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 75,210 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S20 VGS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2023
- 75,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
S20 VGS Mileage History
- 19/05/200834,724 mi
- 19/05/200834,724 mi
- 07/05/200938,316 mi+3,592 mi
- 26/04/201042,653 mi+4,337 mi
- 21/04/201146,513 mi+3,860 mi
- 19/04/201249,095 mi+2,582 mi
- 08/05/201351,167 mi+2,072 mi
- 27/07/201553,699 mi+2,532 mi
- 27/07/201553,699 mi
- 04/08/201654,394 mi+695 mi
- 15/08/201759,190 mi+4,796 mi
- 15/08/201759,190 mi
- 14/08/201862,631 mi+3,441 mi
- 16/08/201967,348 mi+4,717 mi
- 16/08/201967,348 mi
- 08/10/202071,893 mi+4,545 mi
- 22/10/202071,902 mi+9 mi
- 01/04/202273,253 mi+1,351 mi
- 01/04/202273,253 mi
- 03/04/202375,210 mi+1,957 mi
- 03/04/202375,210 mi
Average of roughly 2,722 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
S20 VGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Honda S2000 (S20 VGS) between May 2008 and April 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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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- Timing Chain Tensioner RattleModerate
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 CorrosionSerious
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 IngressModerate
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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