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RF05 XRR

2005 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,130 mi
Last recorded69,130 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 XRR
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 69,130 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 64,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 62,433 miles

CATALYTIC CONVERTER RATTLING INSIDE EXHAUST

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 62,417 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged HEAVILY PERISHED (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged HEAVILY PERISHED (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

CATALYTIC CONVERTER RATTLING INSIDE EXHAUST

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,774 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 60,774 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 55,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 54,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,688 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 52,688 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 50,645 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 50,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,408 miles

both front tyre tread inner edges worn

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 48,408 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre tread inner edges worn

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2014 45,839 miles

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

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

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

advise renewal of rear number plate

considrable travel on handbrake

o/s front tyr wall cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,839 miles

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

advise renewal of rear number plate

considrable travel on handbrake

o/s front tyr wall cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise renewal of rear number plate

considrable travel on handbrake

n/s front tyre tread cracked

o/s front tyre wall/tread cracked (poor condition)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 43,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise renewal of rear number plate

considrable travel on handbrake

n/s front tyre tread cracked

o/s front tyre wall/tread cracked (poor condition)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,588 miles

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

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

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

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

considrable travel on handbrake lever

Fail 29 Nov 2012 39,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

considrable travel on handbrake lever

Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,455 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 34,147 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 11 Feb 2010 34,147 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,340 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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RF05 XRR is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RF05 XRR, 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 RF05 XRR registered?

RF05 XRR is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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