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YJ05 BFL

2005 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,510 mi
Last recorded67,510 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 BFL
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 67,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 66,443 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 66,272 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 66,263 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 65,571 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 64,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,213 miles

all tyres wearing low on inner treads

Fail 3 Feb 2016 63,213 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 60,837 miles

All tyres starting to get low

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight binding from both nearside front and rear brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2014 60,837 miles

All tyres starting to get low

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight binding from both nearside front and rear brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,795 miles

Tyres all round starting to get low

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,068 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,624 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,281 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear brake discs excessively pitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,752 miles

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)

rear discs rusty

Fail 21 May 2008 15,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 15,243 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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YJ05 BFL is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 YJ05 BFL, 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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YJ05 BFL is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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