Is the Honda S2000 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 5,145 MOT tests, around 33% of Honda S2000s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 9% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 58%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Petrol S2000s are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 33%
- Likely charged
- 9%
- Depends on the car
- 58%
- MOT tests analysed
- 5,145
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
S2000 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many S2000s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Likely compliant353 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant282 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant487 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant566 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard718 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard715 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard665 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard645 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard241 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged317 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged145 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the S2000
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of S2000s tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how S2000s fare at the MOT too: see the Honda S2000 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Honda S2000 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Honda S2000s in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2009. 2005 was the most common year, with 718 tests (14% of the total), and half were registered in 2004 or later.
S2000s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 84% of the time, at an average of 63,277 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 77% of the time with 90,671 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest petrol S2000s likely to comply are from 2006. 566 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 83% of the time and averaged 70,763 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the S2000's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were brakes: "excessively binding" (2.4% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (2.1%); visibility: "provides insufficient washer liquid" (2.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 9.9% of tests.
Overall, 80% of S2000s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 76,944 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Honda models
About this data
Based on 5,145 first MOT tests of the Honda S2000 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 5,145 MOT tests say about the Honda S2000 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Honda S2000 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 33% of S2000s on the road are likely compliant and 9% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol S2000 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol S2000s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific S2000 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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