2004 Honda S2000 · 2,383 MOT tests
2004 Honda S2000 reliability
2004 Honda S2000s fail 18.1% of first MOT tests, 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 S2000 years (2,383 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- 18.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 54% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 75,422
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,383
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Honda S2000
Fail rate by area
- Brakes5.8%
- Lights and electrics5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Suspension3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
- Tyres1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Service brake excessively binding 1.85%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Position lamp not working 1.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.38%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.05%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.05%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.33%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.66%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.07%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.23%)
Is a 2004 Honda S2000 reliable?
2004 Honda S2000s fail 18.1% of first MOT tests, 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 S2000 years (2,383 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Honda S2000 MOT?
Most often service brake excessively binding (1.85% of tests), position lamp not working (1.47% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Honda S2000 have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Honda S2000 shows 75,422 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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