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BN04 RTZ

2004 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,297 mi
Last recorded147,297 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda S200055,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 RTZ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 147,297 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 146,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 143,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 140,819 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2022 139,229 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2021 137,356 miles

corrosion to underside areas

Pass 4 Dec 2019 136,004 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 131,457 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,832 miles

minor exhaust blow at rear

Fail 22 Aug 2017 128,832 miles

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

minor exhaust blow at rear

Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 111,154 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,154 miles

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

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

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,703 miles

both rear tyres vary low

Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,815 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 81,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers smeer

Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,935 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn to wear bars 3mm

Fail 26 Jul 2012 74,935 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear tyres worn to wear bars 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,885 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 56,818 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,375 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Pads Low

Offside Front Sidelight Dim

Both Rear Tyres 2mm And Perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,108 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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BN04 RTZ is a 2004 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 55,635 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 BN04 RTZ, 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 22 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN04 RTZ registered?

BN04 RTZ is a 2004 Honda S2000, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is BN04 RTZ safe to buy?

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