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JHJ 868

2005 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,620 mi
Last recorded77,620 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHJ 868
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 77,620 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 75,889 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,848 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 72,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,932 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 65,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 64,227 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 61,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,776 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,580 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 46,076 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,742 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 38,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,159 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,225 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,157 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 19,526 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,737 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,193 miles

both rear brake disc faces rusty

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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JHJ 868 is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 JHJ 868, 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 JHJ 868 registered?

JHJ 868 is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is JHJ 868 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHJ 868 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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