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SW05 EPL

2005 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,380 mi
Last recorded59,380 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 EPL
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 59,380 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 56,808 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 54,912 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,525 miles

Lots of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,352 miles

Long parking brake travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 52,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Long parking brake travel

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,092 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust front & KAT sections, light rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

Hand brake lever has travel

Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges & perishing, 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Tracking is out

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges & perishing, 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2018 47,148 miles

Extensive surface corrosion front and rear suspension components and rear sub frame

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges, 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge, 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 37,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,671 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,985 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,850 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,756 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

front and rear number plates cable tied on

Fail 20 Apr 2011 24,906 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,906 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,468 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 13,231 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 13,231 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 May 2008 11,630 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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SW05 EPL is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SW05 EPL, 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 SW05 EPL registered?

SW05 EPL is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is SW05 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 EPL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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