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X121 MPH

2005 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,269 mi
Last recorded100,269 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 MPH
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 100,269 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive screen wash from o/s/f wing area when operating washers. only slight @ this time but advise fixing before pipe bursts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge only 4mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r park brake slower to apply than n/s/r

Pass 3 Dec 2024 99,226 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 99,222 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 97,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 95,752 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 94,058 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 94,058 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,331 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 92,330 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,637 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 90,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 86,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 86,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,520 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,394 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 65,754 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,786 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,909 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,606 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,160 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 34,559 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,843 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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X121 MPH is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X121 MPH, 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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X121 MPH is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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