Honda Sfx (2000)
2000 Honda Sfx
CarHunch analysed 271 real MOT records for the 2000 Honda Sfx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Honda SFX passes its MOT on first attempt 81.5% of the time, slightly ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 15.5%—well below the concern threshold. This is a reassuringly reliable little machine for its age, with no major structural weakness emerging from the data.
These vehicles are running at modest mileage for their age (median 8,702 miles, average 10,507), which explains why they're in decent shape, though when failures do occur they average 1.22 per vehicle and advisories hit 2.9, suggesting routine wear on seals, lights, and exhaust components. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the exhaust system and rubber seals, since that's where the numbers point—but overall this is a safe bet for a 24-year-old model.
What to check before buying a 2000 Honda Sfx
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Honda Sfx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Honda Sfx vehicles fall between 5,733 and 13,443 miles.
2000 Honda Sfx — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (17% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Honda Sfx
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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20%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.4%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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14.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14.3%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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13.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.3%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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9.8%
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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