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FG05 OTC

2005 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,665 mi
Last recorded98,665 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OTC
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,665 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 96,601 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,385 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 79,224 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 79,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 73,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 69,146 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 67,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 62,733 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 58,905 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 22 May 2014 57,438 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 57,436 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 56,694 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 56,687 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 55,728 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 55,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2011 54,921 miles

whilst testing this car some sort of green liquid was apparent on the undertray investigation into this is advised

Pass 7 May 2010 51,466 miles

long handbrake lever travel, but good results on test.

Pass 11 May 2009 43,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,064 miles

Both front tyers wearing on inside edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FG05 OTC is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG05 OTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG05 OTC?

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What year was FG05 OTC registered?

FG05 OTC is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is FG05 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 OTC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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