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DE05 JAO

2005 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,060 mi
Last recorded116,060 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JAO
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 116,060 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 116,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 108,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 108,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 68,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 62,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,042 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,662 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,058 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,535 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,193 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,001 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 29,354 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 28,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 25,086 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,930 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,666 miles

How Reliable is the Honda S2000?

Based on 158,239 MOT tests across 9,783 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,748
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
9,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,528
brake binding 1,715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,547
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,521
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,386
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DE05 JAO is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 53,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda S2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,528 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 JAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda S2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Honda S2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE05 JAO registered?

DE05 JAO is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DE05 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 JAO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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