2005 Honda S2000 · 2,559 MOT tests
2005 Honda S2000 reliability
2005 Honda S2000s fail 17.8% of first MOT tests, 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 S2000 years (2,559 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- 17.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 55% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 74,708
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,559
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Honda S2000
Fail rate by area
- Brakes5.6%
- Suspension4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Tyres2%
- Steering1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Service brake excessively binding 1.45%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.37%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.29%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.02%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 1.02%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Position lamp not working 0.9%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.49%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.83%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.4%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.13%)
Is a 2005 Honda S2000 reliable?
2005 Honda S2000s fail 17.8% of first MOT tests, 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 S2000 years (2,559 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Honda S2000 MOT?
Most often service brake excessively binding (1.45% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.37% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Honda S2000 have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Honda S2000 shows 74,708 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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