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W485 JPA

2000 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,441 mi
Last recorded70,441 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda S200074,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 JPA
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 70,441 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished and 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension rust

Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,256 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit and noise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished and 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front inner sills rust

suspension rust

Fail 2 Nov 2023 70,256 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested burst rear metal brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit and noise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished and 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front inner sills rust

suspension rust

Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,222 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit and noisey (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension rust

offside front inner sill rust

Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,066 miles

general suspension rust

rear brakes worn to limit (nearside )

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general suspension rust

headlamps in poor condition

rear pads near limit and discs rust

Fail 26 Aug 2020 68,685 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating signs of over heating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brak discs rust

general suspension rust

headlamps in poor condition

rear pads near limit and discs rust

Pass 12 Aug 2019 66,074 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion on suspension , steering and brake components

Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear roll bar link worn

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,721 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,549 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 59,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 57,237 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,551 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 55,551 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,888 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tred

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,185 miles

inner tread worn low on nearside front tyre

inner tread worn on offside front tyre

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding (rear)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding (rear)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,542 miles

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

inner tread worn low on nearside front tyre

inner tread worn on offside front tyre

offside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded (inner face)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 49,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

inner tread worn low on nearside front tyre

inner tread worn on offside front tyre

offside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded (inner face)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,905 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

rear tyre tread depths down to 2mm

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,915 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,810 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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W485 JPA is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 74,430 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 W485 JPA, 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 26 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W485 JPA is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W485 JPA safe to buy?

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