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SJ05 VOB

2005 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 VOB
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 70,900 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 70,216 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 69,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 67,976 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 66,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 66,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Should be replaced asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Should be replaced asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

The requirements for parking brake performance have only just been met, service or repair required asap

Fail 19 Sep 2018 65,881 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,631 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,303 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 64,303 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 63,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,237 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 62,220 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 61,524 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 61,524 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front disc corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 58,440 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2012 58,440 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 52,590 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 41,364 miles

Front brake discs appear mottled at faces.

Rear tyrees are worn at centers,

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Pass 6 May 2009 32,260 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

very slight smear from front wiper blades

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge!

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge!

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJ05 VOB is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SJ05 VOB, 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 SJ05 VOB registered?

SJ05 VOB is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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