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LJ05 XSE

2005 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,295 mi
Last recorded44,295 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 XSE
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 44,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe and connecting parts corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe and connecting parts corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 43,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 43,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 42,879 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 41,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 41,250 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 40,900 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 12 Jun 2020 40,666 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 38,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 372,991 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,348 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,035 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,495 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,319 miles

offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,805 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 12,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 10,531 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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LJ05 XSE is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ05 XSE, 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 LJ05 XSE registered?

LJ05 XSE is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LJ05 XSE safe to buy?

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