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SY54 DEU

2005 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,361 mi
Last recorded98,361 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 DEU
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 98,361 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield rattling

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 95,231 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 95,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 93,187 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox bracket broken

Pass 6 Dec 2022 90,882 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 90,882 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 88,953 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 86,450 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside screen washer jet poor

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,534 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 83,534 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,109 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 79,062 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Dec 2017 73,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system hanger snapped but still adequately supported

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 67,748 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,474 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 59,470 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 57,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 55,608 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 49,683 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 49,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 48,065 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 48,065 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,525 miles

Engine oil level on min mark of dipstick.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 37,848 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,875 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,809 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 27,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SY54 DEU is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SY54 DEU, 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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SY54 DEU is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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