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MJ55 YLC

2005 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,637 mi
Last recorded88,637 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YLC
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,637 miles

Nearside Rear Lower arch corroded

Offside Rear Lower arch corroded

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,063 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,820 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,575 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 18 Nov 2020 80,921 miles

Central minor leak of exhaust gasses

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 80,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central minor leak of exhaust gasses

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 79,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 75,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working

Fail 15 Nov 2018 75,287 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working

Pass 13 Nov 2017 71,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2017 71,587 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

general underbody surface corrosion

n/s front brake binding

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,406 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,381 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 54,381 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,016 miles

Rear brake discs have corrosion on the braking surface

Fail 6 Dec 2011 44,191 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,191 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,339 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,892 miles

Front tyres cracking

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,226 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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MJ55 YLC is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MJ55 YLC, 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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MJ55 YLC is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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