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LXJ 278

2006 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,351 mi
Last recorded84,351 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda S200049,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXJ 278
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 84,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 82,820 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 80,350 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,821 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 77,339 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 77,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,844 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 75,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,945 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 72,210 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 69,240 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,438 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 66,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 63,323 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 61,920 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 61,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,840 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 54,991 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 49,489 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 May 2012 49,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 4 May 2011 43,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 29,960 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 29,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LXJ 278 is a 2006 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 49,794 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 LXJ 278, 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 20 years old, this Honda S2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LXJ 278 is a 2006 Honda S2000, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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