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SM05 OHC

2005 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,584 mi
Last recorded50,584 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 OHC
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 50,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r ride height adjuster broken

Pass 19 Nov 2024 50,461 miles

Nearside Rear headlight level device damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2023 50,412 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,336 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 49,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 48,233 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 46,577 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 46,569 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 42,851 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,978 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,299 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,986 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,584 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,289 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,354 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 20,867 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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SM05 OHC is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM05 OHC, 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 SM05 OHC registered?

SM05 OHC is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SM05 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 OHC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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