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S200 VRM

2005 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,086 mi
Last recorded120,086 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 VRM
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 120,086 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 118,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 117,358 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 117,216 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 114,446 miles

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

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))

catalytic converter fitted

signs of second hand shock absorbers fitted [slight mist of oil]

Fail 4 Jul 2020 114,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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))

catalytic converter fitted at time of retest

signs of second hand shock absorbers fitted to rear [slight mist of oil]

Fail 2 Jul 2020 114,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,238 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 111,631 miles

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

O/R inner wheel Excessively corroded but not to a prescribed area

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 111,264 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,069 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 100,069 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,756 miles

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

Offside Rear brakes are binding

Fail 9 Mar 2016 91,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brakes are binding

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing

Fail 21 Feb 2015 86,782 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 82,204 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 76,582 miles

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

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

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

the o/s/f washer jet is semi-working

Pass 3 Mar 2012 71,315 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,788 miles

the o/s/r wheel is slightly binding

Fail 28 Feb 2011 62,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the o/s/r wheel is slightly binding

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,315 miles

nearside headlamp beam pattern just visable

Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp beam pattern just visable

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,769 miles

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

both front tyres wearing from inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,443 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

chips in windscreen

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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S200 VRM is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S200 VRM, 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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S200 VRM is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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