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BC05 HNJ

2005 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,503 mi
Last recorded105,503 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HNJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 105,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 102,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 100,686 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,540 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,929 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,697 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 92,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 90,906 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,625 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 83,552 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 83,552 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 81,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 80,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on 2.5mm

front brake discs and pads worn thin

front offside brake pads worn very thin

rear number plate cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2014 69,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 69,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,058 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 88,955 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,709 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,581 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 36,580 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,735 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BC05 HNJ is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BC05 HNJ, 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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BC05 HNJ is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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