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RF05 XRX

2005 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,834 mi
Last recorded148,834 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 XRX
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 148,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear diff has slight leak

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 148,587 miles

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

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

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 148,510 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 148,506 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 147,056 miles

Front Number Plat Faded.

Offside slightly low

Fail 30 Sep 2019 147,056 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Number Plat Faded.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 142,683 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 142,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 133,817 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 124,199 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 124,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes 14%

Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,868 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 100,384 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,489 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,208 miles

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

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

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

Rear discs rusted

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,658 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted x2

Pass 4 Jul 2009 43,537 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,733 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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RF05 XRX is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF05 XRX, 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 RF05 XRX registered?

RF05 XRX is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is RF05 XRX safe to buy?

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