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W579 NWG

2005 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,430 mi
Last recorded98,430 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 NWG
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 98,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 97,414 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 97,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,365 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,842 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 85,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,014 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 83,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,381 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 72,490 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,351 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 71,346 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,378 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside sill damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,912 miles

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

advise n/s front tyre slightly run of on inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,963 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 47,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,590 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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W579 NWG is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W579 NWG, 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 W579 NWG registered?

W579 NWG is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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