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B17 AUT

2005 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,879 mi
Last recorded98,879 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 AUT
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 98,879 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 98,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 97,154 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 95,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 92,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 92,331 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 90,489 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,302 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 86,644 miles

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

Offside windscreen has slight damage in swept area, doesn't effect drivers view

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,680 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 84,636 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust component missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,315 miles

front & rear suspension bushes are showing sighs of slight cracks in rubber bushes but not resulting in any excessive play

slight under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2019 83,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front & rear suspension bushes are showing sighs of slight cracks in rubber bushes but not resulting in any excessive play

slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2017 81,306 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,394 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,807 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,306 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 68,018 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,492 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,856 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,435 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 55,435 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,524 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 50,524 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 43,954 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,110 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 31,110 miles

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

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

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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B17 AUT is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B17 AUT, 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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What year was B17 AUT registered?

B17 AUT is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is B17 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 AUT shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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