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WR05 XLS

2005 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,314 mi
Last recorded50,314 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 XLS
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 50,314 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 49,826 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 49,020 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,918 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 47,918 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 47,785 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,551 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,955 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 37,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 25,228 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 32,762 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 32,762 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 30,502 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 30,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,748 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 26,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 19 Dec 2012 24,202 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 24,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 21,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,114 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,119 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,013 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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WR05 XLS is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WR05 XLS, 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 WR05 XLS registered?

WR05 XLS is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is WR05 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 XLS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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