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SA05 LVS

2005 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,794 mi
Last recorded52,794 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 LVS
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 52,794 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))

both rear inner sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 51,784 miles

both front and rear suspension/chassis/floor corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 50,472 miles

suspension/chassis/floor corroded both front and rear

Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,607 miles

screen wipers worn

suspension/chassis/floor front and rear corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2022 48,601 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heatshield around catalyst loose/rattling

screen wipers worn

suspension/chassis/floor front and rear corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 48,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,619 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 47,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,008 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Washers only just providing sufficient fluid to windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2018 46,131 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,509 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,786 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,830 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 22,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres require attention

Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,146 miles

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)

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)

all tyres require attention

Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,514 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 12,799 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,450 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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SA05 LVS 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 SA05 LVS, 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 SA05 LVS registered?

SA05 LVS is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is SA05 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 LVS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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