2001 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · Y177 BSL
2001 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 117,283 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y177 BSL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2024
- 117,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y177 BSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Honda S2000 (Y177 BSL) between July 2007 and November 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
Y177 BSL Mileage History
- 05/07/200747,584 mi
- 08/11/200850,399 mi+2,815 mi
- 12/12/200953,094 mi+2,695 mi
- 26/09/201156,267 mi+3,173 mi
- 21/09/201260,194 mi+3,927 mi
- 17/09/201367,721 mi+7,527 mi
- 18/09/201367,721 mi
- 06/10/201474,870 mi+7,149 mi
- 07/10/201578,390 mi+3,520 mi
- 13/06/201679,486 mi+1,096 mi
- 07/06/201788,545 mi+9,059 mi
- 11/06/201894,537 mi+5,992 mi
- 06/06/2019100,525 mi+5,988 mi
- 12/08/2020105,141 mi+4,616 mi
- 09/08/2021111,653 mi+6,512 mi
- 12/11/2024117,283 mi+5,630 mi
Average of roughly 4,016 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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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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