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FJ04 VCW

2004 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,764 mi
Last recorded127,764 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda S200055,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 VCW
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 127,764 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 127,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 126,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 126,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 125,976 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 125,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 125,697 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 125,696 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 124,235 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 124,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,978 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 113,444 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 113,444 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 101,597 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,170 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 91,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 86,065 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,065 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 75,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,779 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,431 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 57,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,585 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,297 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,029 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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FJ04 VCW is a 2004 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FJ04 VCW, 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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FJ04 VCW is a 2004 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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