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MA05 XAK

2005 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,435 mi
Last recorded100,435 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XAK
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 100,435 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 99,511 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 99,510 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 99,021 miles

bonding on front lower arm bush's starting to deteriorate

front brake discs rusty

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 11 May 2022 98,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 4 May 2021 97,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 96,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 95,603 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 94,573 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 93,128 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 93,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,684 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,091 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 86,094 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,912 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall spilt in places,not reaching any cord or ply

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

o/s/r sidewall starting to split

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,874 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,127 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,355 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,473 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 18,473 miles

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

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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MA05 XAK is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Red 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 MA05 XAK, 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 MA05 XAK registered?

MA05 XAK is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MA05 XAK safe to buy?

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