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RL05 VUA

2005 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,728 mi
Last recorded71,728 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 VUA
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 71,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,950 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 69,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 69,399 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,239 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 67,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,159 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,201 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,068 miles

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 16 Mar 2016 62,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,707 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,707 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,235 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 53,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,862 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,280 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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RL05 VUA is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Grey 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 RL05 VUA, 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 RL05 VUA registered?

RL05 VUA is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RL05 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL05 VUA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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