2002 Honda S2000 · 2,234 MOT tests
2002 Honda S2000 reliability
2002 Honda S2000s fail 22.5% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 S2000 years (2,234 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- 22.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 88,012
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,234
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Honda S2000
Fail rate by area
- Brakes6.5%
- Lights and electrics6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Suspension4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.8%
- Tyres2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.79%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Service brake excessively binding 1.7%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Position lamp not working 1.57%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.3%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 1.25%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.21%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.47%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.39%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.8%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.36%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.22%)
Is a 2002 Honda S2000 reliable?
2002 Honda S2000s fail 22.5% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 S2000 years (2,234 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Honda S2000 MOT?
Most often windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.79% of tests), service brake excessively binding (1.7% of tests), position lamp not working (1.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Honda S2000 have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Honda S2000 shows 88,012 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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