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FG05 VFV

2005 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,798 mi
Last recorded77,798 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VFV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 77,798 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 76,282 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 74,703 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,010 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,032 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 67,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,926 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,774 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 57,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,183 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,530 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 25,415 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VFV is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FG05 VFV, 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 VFV?

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What year was FG05 VFV registered?

FG05 VFV is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is FG05 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 VFV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG05 VFV have outstanding finance?

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