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RN05 HSX

2005 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,453 mi
Last recorded126,453 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 HSX
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 126,453 miles

corrosion on all suspension

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2024 126,243 miles

General underbody corrosion

Suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 124,974 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

Sports catalytic converter fitted.

Pass 25 May 2022 123,173 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 123,173 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 122,642 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 121,834 miles

both rear sills heavy corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 121,052 miles

surface rust on all under body and suspension

Pass 9 May 2018 119,105 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 119,105 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 115,084 miles

O/s headlamp starting to discolour

Fail 31 May 2017 115,084 miles

O/s headlamp starting to discolour

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,850 miles

knock from n/s/r suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2015 110,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 108,494 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 102,661 miles

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

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

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 13 Apr 2012 102,147 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

Fail 23 Jul 2011 90,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 90,825 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 56,801 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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RN05 HSX is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RN05 HSX, 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 RN05 HSX registered?

RN05 HSX is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is RN05 HSX safe to buy?

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