2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Honda S2000 MOT pass rate and common faults

698 MOT tests in 2024. 83.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

147Well above average
Passed first time83.0%
Failed or needed repairs17.0%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 698 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes5.7%
  2. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  3. Lights & electrics4.3%
  4. Suspension4.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  6. Tyres2.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Honda S2000?

In 2024, 83.0% of 2005 Honda S2000 cars passed their MOT first time, across 698 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Honda S2000?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Honda S2000 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 147, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).