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S5 VGS

2004 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,801 mi
Last recorded46,801 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda S200055,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VGS
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 46,801 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 44,967 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,836 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,860 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 42,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,635 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,431 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 37,161 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc modifications are secure and operate correctly please check length of bolts used to secure bells to calipers

front brake discs pitted

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,189 miles

battery insecure

cannot fully inspect front to rear brake pipe due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,917 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 33,041 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,484 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 24,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S5 VGS is a 2004 Honda S2000 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 55,635 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 S5 VGS, 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 22 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S5 VGS registered?

S5 VGS is a 2004 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is S5 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 VGS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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