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V317 EYB

2005 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,261 mi
Last recorded115,261 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 EYB
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 115,261 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 114,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 113,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,313 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 110,590 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 109,239 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Pass 30 Mar 2020 108,229 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 108,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 106,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,954 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 103,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 100,943 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear indicators.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 99,486 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)

both front flexi hoses perished and worn

front and rear brake discs worn and rusty

slight play in both rear hub areas

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,837 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 70,826 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear cv boot insecur

Pass 13 May 2008 69,038 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 69,038 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 107,331 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 107,330 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 106,292 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 106,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads wearing low

front disc brakes badly scored and lipped

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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V317 EYB is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V317 EYB, 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 V317 EYB registered?

V317 EYB is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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