2004 Honda S2000

Highlights

• Honda's 240bhp F20C 2.0-litre DOHC VTEC engine with 9,000rpm redline

• Manual gearbox

• In current ownership for sixteen years, averaging approximately 1,700 miles per year

• Great condition

• MOT to Feb 2027

Overview

Some cars are built to be daily workhorses. Others are built to make ordinary days feel extraordinary. The Honda S2000 has always belonged firmly in the latter camp. It’s a car you reach for when the sky clears, the roads beckon, and you want to be reminded what driving is actually about.

Honda's two-seater roadster arrived in 1999 powered by what was then the most powerful naturally aspirated engine on a power-per-litre basis: the F20C, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder DOHC VTEC unit producing 240bhp and capable of screaming to a 9,000rpm redline. Mated to a precise six-speed manual gearbox and a Torsen limited-slip differential, and mounted in a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive chassis with double wishbone suspension, it was, and remains, a masterclass in analogue sports car design.

By 2004, the S2000 had received a series of meaningful refinements. Chassis bracing was strengthened, suspension was retuned, the steering ratio was recalibrated, and 17-inch alloy wheels were fitted. Paired with the glass rear screen introduced from 2002, the 2004 model year represented a thoroughly accomplished package. All UK-market S2000s retained the original 2.0-litre F20C engine with its intoxicating VTEC powerband.

This particular 2004 example, finished in Formula Red over black leather, has spent the last sixteen years with a single dedicated owner. And that owner had a simple philosophy: this was a sunshine car. Brought out for the good days, driven with enthusiasm but respect, and put away properly when the weather turned. The mileage tells the story — roughly 1,700 miles per year on average, accumulated through sixteen summers of careful enjoyment rather than long periods of neglect.

Its condition reflects the careful ownership and the vendor describes the sale as a reluctant one. After sixteen years of sunshine motoring, this S2000 is being offered in lovely, ready-to-enjoy condition and, as such, is a very tempting prospect for anyone in the market for something to enjoy the sunnier months in.

History and documentation

• First registered 24 Jun 2004

• In current ownership since February 2010; stamped service book, full original book pack, and comprehensive file of invoices and MOT certificates retained

• Documented service history with invoices from Marshall Honda (authorised dealer) and local specialists: Feb 2025 @ 81,041 miles, Mar 2022 @ 77,806 miles, Mar 2020 @ 76,415 miles, Mar 2015 @ 70,324 miles, Jul 2010 @ 57,599 miles

• Proactive replacement of all front-to-rear brake pipes and fuel lines using genuine Honda parts carried out at Marshall Honda in March 2015 at 70,324 miles

• Genuine Honda rear brake discs and pads fitted at Marshall Honda in March 2022 at 77,806 miles

• New front brake discs and pads, air filter, cabin filter and xenon headlamp bulb fitted at February 2025 service

• Complete MOT history retained from 2010 to 2026; where failures occurred (2012, 2013), documentation shows prompt rectification and subsequent passes

• Two keys including one with OEM remote fob

• V5C present in the vendor's name

• Current MOT expires 22 Feb 2027, with only a minor nearside front tyre advisory (3.4mm)

• 81,354 miles

Interior

• The driver-focused cockpit retains its purposeful feel, with the iconic digital instrument cluster, red ENGINE START button and S2000-branded aluminium dashboard plaque all present and in good order

• Black leather seats with perforated inserts present in very good condition with only light creasing to the driver's outer bolster consistent with entry and exit wear

• Dashboard is free from cracks or warping; all plastics, vents and switchgear appear intact and functional

• Three-spoke leather steering wheel shows light wear at the nine and three o'clock positions

• Factory floor mats with red piping are fitted and clean; carpets throughout are in good condition

• Brushed aluminium "S2000 Honda" door sill plates remain crisp and legible on both sides

• Door cards on both sides present well with speaker grilles, mesh pockets and trim panels all intact

• Drilled aluminium pedals show light use

• Leather gear gaiter and handbrake lever are in good order; six-speed chrome shift pattern insert is clear

• Factory head unit with climate control switches and audio controls all operational

• Boot compartment is carpeted, clean and undamaged; factory tool kit including scissor jack, wheel brace, tow eye and warning triangle all present

• Overall the interior is in very good condition consistent with the car's low annual mileage and careful, sunshine-only use

Exterior

• Formula Red paintwork presents with a deep gloss and consistent colour across all panels

• The vendor tells us there are no dents or scratches; he advises that a minor repair was carried out to the nearside front wing following a car park incident in 2023, some stone chips have been touched in and a small chip on the passenger door has been repaired

• No obvious signs of structural corrosion; underside was inspected at the February 2025 service

• All panel gaps and shut lines appear even and correctly aligned; bonnet hinges show no evidence of replacement

• Headlight lenses are clear with no yellowing or hazing; both rear light clusters are intact and undamaged

• Black fabric soft-top is taut and in very good condition with no visible tears, fading or seam wear; glass rear window exhibits some delamination

• Factory 17-inch silver multi-spoke alloy wheels which the vendor reports were refurbished in 2018 present well; Honda centre caps show some wear to the "H" emblem

• Michelin Primacy 3 tyres fitted to the front and Toyo Proxes to the rear

• "S2000" and "VTEC" side badges are present on the front wings; Honda "H" nose and boot badges are intact and correctly positioned

• Rear bumper, boot lid and integrated lip spoiler are all in good condition; single polished exhaust tip appears clean

• Underside shows age-appropriate surface patina to the exhaust system and subframe but no obvious signs of structural corrosion; rear differential housing appears dry with no evidence of leaks; undertray panels intact

• The sale includes a colour-matched hardtop with stand and cover, Honda-branded car cover, and tonneau cover

• Overall the exterior presents very well

Mechanical

• 2.0-litre (1997cc) F20C DOHC VTEC four-cylinder producing 240bhp, with peak power arriving at 8,300rpm and a 9,000rpm redline

• Six-speed manual gearbox with Torsen limited-slip differential

• Rear-wheel drive with double wishbone suspension all round

• 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds; 150mph top speed

• Factory single-exit exhaust system remains fitted

• Last serviced February 2025 at 81,041 miles including oil and filter change, underside inspection and road test

• The vendor tells us the car starts on the button, the engine sounds wonderful through the rev range, and VTEC engagement in the lower gears delivers a rewarding surge of acceleration

• Braking is described by the vendor as predictable and reassuring; new front discs and pads fitted February 2025, genuine Honda rear discs and pads fitted March 2022

• According to the seller, the car holds the road and corners with confidence

• Battery is in good condition and kept on a maintenance charger when the car is garaged

• No known mechanical or electrical issues reported by the vendor

• Beyond the nearside front tyre advisory (3.4mm) noted at the February 2026 MOT, no upcoming maintenance items have been flagged

• Mechanically, this S2000 appears to be in thoroughly sorted condition befitting its careful, low-mileage usage

Summary

The Honda S2000 remains a compelling analogue proposition in a digital world. And this Formula Red example has been treated to the kind of devoted, disciplined ownership that every S2000 deserves: brought out in the sunshine and maintained with care. With a fresh MOT valid to February 2027 and recent servicing, the next owner inherits a modern classic that's ready to enjoy from day one. Sixteen summers of careful custodianship have produced a remarkably complete proposition. Here's to the seventeenth.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Beverley, East Yorkshire.