2002 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · S2 XOX
2002 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2002. Recorded mileage 60,248 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1997cc
S2 XOX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 60,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
S2 XOX Mileage History
- 30/01/200732,274 mi
- 01/04/200835,886 mi+3,612 mi
- 31/03/200938,504 mi+2,618 mi
- 13/04/201040,140 mi+1,636 mi
- 25/03/201142,147 mi+2,007 mi
- 15/03/201346,420 mi+4,273 mi
- 08/04/201450,883 mi+4,463 mi
- 24/03/201553,036 mi+2,153 mi
- 24/03/201655,085 mi+2,049 mi
- 21/04/201756,511 mi+1,426 mi
- 26/04/201756,537 mi+26 mi
- 11/05/201857,108 mi+571 mi
- 16/04/201957,909 mi+801 mi
- 17/04/201957,909 mi
- 19/06/202058,697 mi+788 mi
- 03/09/202158,753 mi+56 mi
- 03/09/202158,753 mi
- 23/11/202259,612 mi+859 mi
- 01/12/202259,613 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/202460,029 mi+416 mi
- 27/05/202560,248 mi+219 mi
Average of roughly 1,527 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
S2 XOX 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 2002 Honda S2000 (S2 XOX) between January 2007 and May 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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