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FV05 SRO

2005 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,540 mi
Last recorded79,540 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 SRO
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 79,540 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 79,194 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 78,665 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,895 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,454 miles

All tyres perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,191 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 77,187 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 76,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,357 miles

Offside Front very slight brake bind

Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front very slight brake bind

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 76,063 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,841 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 75,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,522 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 70,522 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,576 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 65,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 56,239 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,783 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,799 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,592 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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FV05 SRO is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV05 SRO, 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

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What year was FV05 SRO registered?

FV05 SRO is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is FV05 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 SRO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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