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S20 OBM

2005 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,701 mi
Last recorded108,701 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 OBM
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 108,701 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 107,866 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,059 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 106,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,970 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,714 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 102,370 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,391 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 101,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,562 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,359 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,714 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Fail 19 Jan 2015 80,137 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,824 miles

N/S washer jet blocked.O/S adjusted to hit screen.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 65,982 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,982 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,613 miles

Nail in o/s rear tyre tread

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

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

No headlamp washers/(May/April 2010?)

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2011 49,369 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,181 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,154 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 27,673 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 27,673 miles

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

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

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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S20 OBM is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S20 OBM, 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 S20 OBM registered?

S20 OBM is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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