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HJ05 VHH

2005 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,626 mi
Last recorded105,626 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VHH
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 105,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 102,149 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 102,149 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,620 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 93,923 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 90,158 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 87,911 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 87,910 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 84,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracking

Fail 29 May 2019 84,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2017 74,119 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,418 miles

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Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 51,448 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 50,202 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 May 2012 48,668 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 46,749 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,149 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,297 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)

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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HJ05 VHH is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ05 VHH, 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 HJ05 VHH registered?

HJ05 VHH is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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